Recommended schedule for immunization according to EPI program
Age |
Vaccination |
Birth |
BCG
OPV-0 |
2 months |
OPV-1
DPT-1 |
3 months |
OPV-2
DPT-2 |
4 months |
OPV-3
DPT-3 |
9 months |
Measles |
Recommended schedule of immunization for children attending clinic at later age but before 5 years.
Age |
Vaccination |
First visit |
BCG if mantoux test is negative
OPV-1
DPT-1 |
Second visit (after one month) |
OPV-2
DPT-2 |
Third visit (after one month) |
OPV-3
DPT-3
Measles |
Hepatitis B vaccine (Engrix B 10 microgram) is also available and three doses are recommended (at birth, at one month and at six months of age) Booster dose is given after 10 years.
Vaccine |
Type of vaccine |
Route of administration |
Adverse reaction |
BCG |
Life attenuated |
Intradermal |
|
DPT |
Toxoid (DT) Inactivated bacteria (P) |
IM |
Fever, anaphylaxis, crying, & shock |
OPV |
Life attenuated virus |
Oral |
Paralysis |
Measles |
Life attenuated virus |
Subcutaneous |
Fever |
