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The Complete Baby Vaccination Schedule (0–24 Months)

A clear, month-by-month baby vaccination schedule from birth to 24 months — which vaccines are due when, why each one matters, and how to never miss a dose.

The Baby Nidan Team

Keeping track of your baby’s immunisations is one of the most important — and most confusing — parts of early parenthood. There are a lot of dates, a lot of names, and very little room for error. This guide breaks the full schedule down month by month so you always know what’s coming next.

This article is for general information and isn’t a substitute for your paediatrician’s advice. Always confirm the right schedule for your child with a doctor.

Why timing matters

Vaccines are timed to protect your baby exactly when they’re most vulnerable to a given disease, and many need multiple doses to build full immunity. A dose given too early may not work as well; a dose given late leaves a gap in protection. Staying on schedule is the single best thing you can do.

Month-by-month schedule

At birth

  • BCG — protects against severe tuberculosis
  • Hepatitis B (dose 1)
  • OPV (oral polio, dose 0)

6 weeks

  • DTwP/DTaP (1) — diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis
  • IPV (1), Hepatitis B (2), Hib (1)
  • Rotavirus (1) and PCV (1)

10 weeks

  • Second doses of DTP, IPV, Hib, Rotavirus and PCV

14 weeks

  • Third doses of DTP, IPV, Hib, Rotavirus and PCV

6 months

  • Hepatitis B (3) and OPV

9 months

  • Measles / MR (1)
  • OPV booster

12 months

  • Hepatitis A (1)

15 months

  • MMR (1), Varicella (1) and PCV booster

18 months

  • Boosters of DTP, IPV and Hib
  • Hepatitis A (2)

How to never miss a dose

  1. Put every date in one place. Spreading dates across paper cards, WhatsApp messages and memory is how doses get missed.
  2. Set reminders a few days ahead so you have time to book the appointment.
  3. Keep a running record of what’s done — useful for school admissions and travel.

This is exactly what Baby Nidan automates: enter your baby’s birthday once and the app builds a personalised vaccine calendar, then reminds you over push, email and WhatsApp before each dose is due.

Frequently asked questions

What if we miss a dose? Don’t restart the series — in most cases you simply continue from where you left off. Ask your paediatrician to set a catch-up plan.

Are combination vaccines safe? Yes. Combination shots mean fewer injections and are widely recommended.

Can my baby get more than one vaccine in a visit? Absolutely — it’s normal and safe to give several on the same day.

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