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UIP Vaccine Schedule &
Catch-Up Tracker — India
Complete immunisation schedule from birth to 16 years — with full catch-up schedule for missed doses. Universal Immunisation Programme & IAP 2024 guidelines.
BCG · OPV · DPT
Rotavirus · PCV · fIPV
MR · JE · TD
Catch-Up Schedule
Birth to 16 Years
India's Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) provides free vaccines to protect children from 12+ life-threatening diseases through a carefully timed schedule from birth to 16 years. This tool helps track the UIP vaccination schedule and provides a complete catch-up schedule for missed doses based on IAP 2024 guidelines. Enter the child's date of birth to generate a personalised schedule. For catch-up guidelines, scroll to the Catch-Up Schedule section below.
📅 UIP Vaccination Schedule India — Personalised Tracker
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🔄 Catch-Up Vaccination Schedule for Missed Doses — India UIP
If doses were missed, do not restart the series — continue from where it left off. Longer gaps do NOT reduce immunity. Maintain minimum intervals.
Golden Rules: (1) Never restart a series — continue from where it stopped. (2) A vaccine given late is still effective; missing a dose does not require restarting the entire series. (3) Never give Rotavirus after 8 months — and do not start if child is already 15 weeks or older. (4) After 7 years, use Td not DPT. (5) Minimum 5 years between Td doses.
💉 Vaccine-Specific Schedules — India UIP
BCG — Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (TB Vaccine)
When given
At birth (within 24 hours)
Doses
1 dose only
Route & site
Intradermal — left upper arm
Catch-up age limit
Up to 1 year of age
⚠ Not recommended after 1 year for routine catch-up. A small raised scar at the site is normal and expected. Absence of scar does not mean the vaccine failed.
OPV-0 & HepB-0 — Birth Doses
OPV-0 given at
At birth (up to 1 month)
HepB-0 given at
Within 24 hours of birth
HepB-0 catch-up window
Up to 7 days (less effective after)
Full HepB series
Still required regardless of birth dose timing
⚠ HepB birth dose effectiveness decreases significantly after 7 days. Its purpose is perinatal transmission prevention. The complete 3-dose series (as Pentavalent at 6, 10, 14 weeks) is still required.
Rotavirus Vaccine (RVV)
Schedule
6, 10, 14 weeks
Doses
3 doses, oral
⚠ First dose age limit
Must be before 15 weeks
⚠ Last dose age limit
Must be before 8 months (32 wks)
⚠ TWO STRICT AGE LIMITS: (1) The FIRST dose must be given before 15 weeks of age. Do NOT start Rotavirus if the child is already 15 weeks or older. (2) ALL doses must be completed before 8 months. If child is 8 months or older, skip this vaccine entirely — do not give late under any circumstances.
Safety reason: Rotavirus vaccine carries a small risk of intussusception (bowel obstruction) in older infants. These cutoffs are WHO/IAP safety mandates. Mild diarrhoea after the dose is normal.
Pentavalent — DPT + HepB + Hib
Primary series
6, 10, 14 weeks
Pentavalent catch-up
Only till 1 year of age
After 1 year
Give DPT + HepB + Hib separately
DPT Booster-1
16–24 months (catch-up till 5 yrs)
DPT Booster-2
5–6 years (catch-up till 7 yrs)
After 7 years
Use Td — NOT DPT
Min interval between primary doses: 4 weeks. Min interval between last primary and Booster-1: 6 months. After age 7, whole-cell pertussis (in DPT) causes significantly more local and systemic reactions — use Td instead.
fIPV — Fractional Inactivated Polio Vaccine
Schedule
6 weeks (fIPV-1), 14 weeks (fIPV-2)
Route
Intradermal (fractional dose)
Catch-up till
5 years
Preferred when
Immunocompromised children; ≥1 year
fIPV is preferred over OPV for catch-up in children ≥1 year and immunocompromised children. It provides better protection against vaccine-derived polio virus.
PCV — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
Standard schedule
6 wks, 14 wks + booster 9–12 months
Min interval
8 weeks between doses
Catch-up till
5 years
State availability
Bihar, HP, MP, UP, Rajasthan, Haryana
| Age at 1st dose | Primary doses | Booster |
|---|---|---|
| 2–6 months | 3 doses | Yes — at 9–12 months |
| 7–11 months | 2 doses | Yes — at 12–15 months |
| 12–23 months | 2 doses (8 weeks apart) | No booster needed |
| ≥24 months | 1 dose only | No booster needed |
MR — Measles-Rubella Vaccine
MR-1
9–12 months
MR-2
16–24 months
Catch-up till
5 years (up to 15 yrs in campaigns)
Min interval (dose 1 to 2)
4 weeks
Prior measles disease is NOT a contraindication — still vaccinate per schedule. The MR vaccine provides rubella protection which prior measles disease does not confer.
JE — Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine
JE-1
9–12 months
JE-2
16–24 months
Availability
Endemic districts only
Catch-up till
15 years (endemic areas)
JE vaccine is given only in government-notified JE-endemic districts. Catch-up is possible up to 15 years of age in these areas. Min interval between doses: 4 weeks.
TD — Tetanus-Diphtheria (School Age)
Dose 1
10 years
Dose 2
16 years
Min interval between TD doses
5 years (mandatory)
Catch-up
Anytime after 7 years if missed
⚠ Minimum 5 years must be maintained between the two TD doses. TD does not contain pertussis (unlike DPT). It is Tetanus and Diphtheria only — appropriate for older children and adults.
Vitamin A Supplementation
1st dose
9–12 months (with MR-1) — 1,00,000 IU
Subsequent doses
Every 6 months till 5 years — 2,00,000 IU
Total doses
9 doses total
Route
Oral
❓ FAQs — UIP Vaccination India
What is the catch-up schedule for missed UIP doses in India?+
Per IAP 2024: never restart a series. Pentavalent catch-up till 1 year; after that give DPT, HepB, Hib separately. Rotavirus: first dose before 15 weeks, all doses before 8 months. BCG till 1 year. MR till 5 years. JE till 15 years (endemic areas). TD anytime after 7 years with minimum 5-year interval between doses.
What is the Rotavirus vaccine age limit in India?+
TWO age limits: (1) First dose must be given BEFORE 15 weeks. (2) All doses must be completed before 8 months (32 weeks). Do not give after 8 months. If child is already 15 weeks, do not start. This is a WHO/IAP safety cutoff for intussusception risk.
What vaccines are given at birth under UIP India?+
At birth: BCG (within 24h, catch-up till 1 year), OPV-0 (at birth, up to 1 month), HepB-0 (within 24 hours, can be given up to 7 days — less effective after 7 days). Full 3-dose HepB series still required.
What is the DPT booster schedule under India UIP?+
Booster-1 at 16–24 months (catch-up till 5 years). Booster-2 at 5–6 years (catch-up till 7 years). After 7 years, use Td (not DPT). TD at 10 and 16 years with minimum 5-year interval between TD doses.
What is the minimum interval between TD doses?+
Minimum 5 years between the two TD doses (10 years and 16 years). If the 10-year dose was missed, give anytime after 7 years, then wait at least 5 years before the next TD.
What is the PCV catch-up schedule in India?+
PCV catch-up till 5 years. Starting 2–6 months: 3 doses + booster. Starting 7–11 months: 2 doses + booster. Starting 12–23 months: 2 doses, no booster. Starting ≥24 months: 1 dose. Available in Bihar, HP, MP, UP, Rajasthan, Haryana.
What is the UIP schedule at 6, 10, and 14 weeks?+
6 weeks: OPV-1, Pentavalent-1, fIPV-1, Rotavirus-1, PCV-1. 10 weeks: OPV-2, Pentavalent-2, Rotavirus-2. 14 weeks: OPV-3, Pentavalent-3, fIPV-2, Rotavirus-3, PCV-2.
What is the JE vaccine catch-up age in India?+
JE is given in endemic districts only. JE-1 at 9–12 months, JE-2 at 16–24 months. Catch-up possible up to 15 years in endemic areas. Min interval: 4 weeks.
Can vaccines be given during mild fever?+
Yes. Mild fever (<38.5°C), cold, cough, mild diarrhoea are NOT contraindications per IAP. Only severe febrile illness (>38.5°C) warrants a brief delay. Never miss a vaccination opportunity for a minor illness.
When is Pentavalent replaced by separate vaccines?+
Pentavalent (DPT+HepB+Hib combination) catch-up is only till 1 year of age. After 1 year, give DPT, HepB, and Hib as three separate vaccines. This is because the combination vaccine is not available in separate formulations for older children under UIP.
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