Table 1

Recommended immunisation schedule for children in India

Age (weeks)Vaccine (months)BCGDPTPolioMeaslesCumulative coverage
Birth0XBCG
61.5XXBCG+DPT 1+polio 1
102.5XXBCG+DPT 1–2+polio 1–2
143.5XXBCG+DPT 1–3+polio 1–3
369.0XBCG+DPT 1–3+polio 1–3+measles
  • Source: Universal Immunisation Programme Division, Department of Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.