Free government vaccination chart (0–16 years)
| Age | Vaccines |
|---|---|
| At birth | BCG, OPV-0 (polio drops), Hepatitis B birth dose |
| 6 weeks | OPV-1, Pentavalent-1, Rotavirus-1, fIPV-1 (polio injection), PCV-1 (pneumonia) |
| 10 weeks | OPV-2, Pentavalent-2, Rotavirus-2 |
| 14 weeks | OPV-3, Pentavalent-3, Rotavirus-3, fIPV-2, PCV-2 |
| 9 months | MR-1 (measles-rubella), PCV booster, fIPV-3, Vitamin A (1st dose), JE-1 (only in JE areas) |
| 16–24 months | MR-2, DPT booster-1, OPV booster, JE-2 (only in JE areas), Vitamin A (2nd dose, then every 6 months till 5 years) |
| 5–6 years | DPT booster-2 |
| 10 years | Td |
| 16 years | Td |
As per India’s Universal Immunisation Programme. JE vaccine only in JE-affected districts. Your doctor may also suggest optional vaccines.
Take your baby to a doctor at once if
- Not feeding well / not sucking
- Fast breathing or chest pulling in
- Fever, or very cold to touch
- Yellow palms or soles (jaundice)
- Fits, or very sleepy / hard to wake
- Redness or pus at the cord stump
In the COSSLIVES app
- Reminders before every vaccine date
- Tick vaccines as done — a digital vaccine card for each child
- Growth check against WHO standards, and milestones by age
- Common illness guide: when home care is enough and when to see a doctor
Questions
Are baby vaccines free in India?
Yes. All vaccines in the national schedule are free at government hospitals, health centres, anganwadi centres and vaccination sessions.
What if my baby missed a vaccine?
Don’t worry — most missed vaccines can still be given. Take the vaccination card to the health centre as soon as possible.
Is it normal to get fever after a vaccine?
Mild fever, crying or a little swelling for 1–2 days is common. If the fever is high, the baby has fits or is very sleepy, see a doctor at once.
Which vaccine protects against cervical cancer?
The HPV vaccine. Since February 2026 it is given free to 14-year-old girls at government health facilities.
Information only, not a diagnosis. Always follow your doctor's advice. In an emergency call 112.
Based on guidance from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, National Health Mission and WHO. Last updated 2026-11-11 · Doctor review: in progress
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