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Pediatric Vaccine Clinic Borivali

Latest IAP 2026 Immunization Guidelines. Protecting your child from birth to 18 years with painless administration and authentic brands.

Vaccine Full Forms & Antigens

BCG: Bacillus Calmette–Guérin
OPV / IPV: Oral / Inactivated Polio
DTwP: Diphtheria Tetanus whole-cell Pertussis
DTaP: Diphtheria Tetanus acellular Pertussis (Painless)
Hib: Haemophilus influenzae type b
PCV: Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
MMR: Measles, Mumps, Rubella
TCV: Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine
HPV: Human Papillomavirus
MenACWY: Meningococcal ACWY
Age Vaccine / Antigens Clinical Notes Common Brands
BirthBCG, OPV 0, Hep-B 1Administer within 24hrs. Mandatory.Tubervac, GeneVac-B
6 WeeksDTwP/DTaP 1, IPV 1, Hep-B 2, Hib 1, Rotavirus 1, PCV 1Hexavalent combos preferred. Mandatory.Hexaxim, EasySix, Prevenar 13
10 WeeksDTwP/DTaP 2, IPV 2, Hib 2, Rotavirus 2, PCV 2Minimum 4-week interval. Mandatory.Pentaxim, Rotarix
14 WeeksDTwP/DTaP 3, IPV 3, Hep-B 3, Hib 3, Rotavirus 3, PCV 3Completes primary series. Mandatory.Hexaxim, RotaTeq
6 MonthsInfluenza 1, Typhoid (TCV)TCV needs only 1 lifetime dose. Recommended.Fluarix, Typbar TCV
7 MonthsInfluenza 24 weeks post dose 1. Recommended.Vaxigrip
9 MonthsMMR 1, MeningococcalMMR is mandatory. MenACWY optional.Tresivac, Menactra
12 MonthsHepatitis A 1, JE (Endemic zones)Live or inactivated Hep A. Recommended.Havrix, JEEV
15 MonthsMMR 2, Varicella 1, PCV BoosterChickenpox & Pneumonia boosters. Mandatory.Priorix, Varilrix
16-18 MonthsDTwP/DTaP B1, IPV B1, Hib B1First childhood booster. Mandatory.Pentavac, Tetraxim
18-19 MonthsHepatitis A 2Required if 1st dose was inactivated.Biovac-A
4-6 YearsDTwP/DTaP B2, IPV B2, Varicella 2, MMR 3School entry requirements. Mandatory.Boostrix, Priorix-Tetra

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IAP Immunization Schedule?

The Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) sets the gold-standard vaccination guidelines for children in India to protect them from preventable diseases from birth to 18 years.

Is painless vaccination (DTaP) safe?

Yes, the acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccine is highly safe, effective, and results in significantly less pain, swelling, and fever compared to the whole-cell (DTwP) vaccine.

What should I do if we missed a scheduled dose?

Consult Dr. Vishal Parmar immediately. We follow specific 'Catch-up' protocols to safely resume the schedule without needing to restart the entire series.

Are vaccines safe for premature babies?

Yes, premature infants should be vaccinated according to their chronological age. They are particularly vulnerable and need timely protection.

Which vaccines are mandatory for school admissions in Mumbai?

Most schools require updated certificates for DTwP/DTaP, Polio, MMR, and Typhoid. We provide digitally verified documents for school compliance.