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eWellness: UIP Vaccination Schedule

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Dr KK Aggarwal    19 July 2018

  1. BCG (Bacillus Calmette Guerin) 1 dose at Birth (up to 1 year if not given earlier)
  2. DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus Toxoid) 5 doses; Three primary doses at 6weeks,10weeks and 14 weeks and two booster doses at 16-24 months and 5 Years of age
  3. OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine) 5 doses; 0 dose at birth, three primary doses at 6,10 and 14 weeks and one booster dose at 16-24 months of age
  4. Hepatitis B vaccine 4 doses; 0 dose within 24 hours of birth and three doses at 6, 10 and 14 weeks of age.
  5. Measles 2 doses; first dose at 9-12 months and second dose at 16-24 months of age
  6. TT (Tetanus Toxoid) 2 doses at 10 years and 16 years of age
  7. TT – for pregnant woman two doses or one dose if previously vaccinated within 3 Years
  8. Japanese Encephalitis (JE vaccine) vaccine was introduced in 112 endemic districts in campaign mode in phased manner from 2006-10 and has now been incorporated under the Routine Immunisation Programme.

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