Your baby's IAP vaccination schedule, explained
The Indian Academy of Pediatrics schedule, decoded — what each shot is for, when it's due, and what to expect at the clinic visit.
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Reviewed by Dr. Ananya Rao
MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) — 27 July 2026
Published 28 July 20261 min read
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Why the IAP schedule, not the CDC schedule
India follows the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) immunization schedule, which accounts for disease prevalence and vaccine availability specific to India — it differs in timing and additional vaccines from the US CDC schedule many international sources default to.
Birth to 6 weeks
- BCG — at birth
- Hepatitis B, dose 1 — at birth
- OPV, dose 0 — at birth
6, 10, and 14 weeks
- DTwP/DTaP, Hepatitis B, Hib, IPV — combination doses
- Rotavirus vaccine
- PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine)
Your pediatrician will confirm exact timing and combination vaccines based on what's available and any catch-up needs.
About the reviewer
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Dr. Ananya RaoMBBS, MD (Pediatrics) · Pediatrics
Dr. Rao is a practicing pediatrician with over a decade of experience in newborn and infant care across urban and rural India.
