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Following the recommended immunisation schedule is crucial because it helps protect newborns, children, and adolescents from illnesses that may be prevented. The recommended immunisation schedule may differ depending on where you live, your child's health, the type of vaccine, and the vaccines available. Parents should make every effort to have their children vaccinated on time.

Many vaccines have a range of acceptable ages. A child's doctor can make specific recommendations, which may differ depending on the child's known health issues and other factors. Some of the immunisations may be managed as part of a combination vaccine, resulting in fewer doses for the child. Consult your doctor about which immunisations your children require.

Here we have maintained a list of vaccination from birth to age 5:

After Birth

 HepB: The first dose of the Hepatitis B vaccination usually given within 12-24 hours of birth, although children who have not previously been immunised can receive it at any age. Some low birth weight infants will have it at one month or after they are discharged from the hospital.

After 1 month

 HepB: Second dose should be given 1 months after the first dose.

After 2 months

 DTaP: Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine

 Hib: Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine

 IPV: Inactivated poliovirus vaccine

 PCV: Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine

 RV: Rotavirus vaccine

After 4 months second dose of

 DTaP

 Hib

 IPV

 PCV

 RV

After 6 months third dose of

 DTaP

 Hib: This third dose may be needed, depending on the brand of vaccine used in previous Hib immunizations.

 PCV

 RV: This third dose may be needed, depending on the brand of vaccine used in previous RV immunizations.

After 6 months and annually

 Influenza (Flu): The flu vaccine is recommended every year for children 6 months and older:

Children from 6–18 months get booster doses

 HepB

 IPV

Children from 12–15 months

 Hib

 MMR: Measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles) vaccine. Sometimes given together with the varicella vaccine and called MMRV.

 PCV

 Varicella (chickenpox)

Children from 15–18 months

 DTaP

Children from 12–23 months

 HepA: Hepatitis A vaccine; given as 2 shots at least 6 months apart

Children from 4–6 years

 DTaP

 MMR

 IPV

 Varicella

If a kid misses a vaccine dose, their parents should consult with their doctor about catching up on the schedule. Missing a dosage does not require restarting the injection series from the beginning. Parents should inform their child's doctor if they experience any side effects following vaccines.

For more information about this schedule and other vaccination schedules, you talk to Dr. Vipin Jain (Best Pediatrician in Noida). The clinic has facilities for growth and development assessment, treatment of infections, disorders, and vaccination for children in Noida.