Every parent wants their child to grow up healthy, active, and protected from preventable diseases. One of the simplest and most effective ways to achieve this is by following the recommended vaccination schedule. Vaccines help your child’s immune system develop protection against serious illnesses before they can cause harm.
At Sevayan Hospital, our pediatricians encourage timely immunization and provide evidence-based guidance to help parents make informed decisions. Vaccines are safe, thoroughly tested, and have saved millions of lives worldwide. Keeping your child’s vaccinations up to date not only protects them but also helps safeguard the entire community.
Essential Childhood Vaccinations
| Age | Important Vaccines |
| At Birth | BCG, OPV-0 (Oral Polio Vaccine), Hepatitis B |
| 6, 10 & 14 Weeks | Pentavalent (DPT + Hepatitis B + Hib), IPV/OPV, Rotavirus, Pneumococcal (PCV) |
| 9–12 Months | Measles-Rubella (MR/MMR), PCV Booster, Japanese Encephalitis* (where applicable) |
| 16–24 Months | DPT Booster, OPV Booster, MR/MMR 2nd Dose |
| 5–6 Years | DPT Booster |
| 10 & 16 Years | Tdap/Td Booster |
*Additional vaccines such as Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Chickenpox (Varicella), Influenza, HPV (for adolescents), and COVID-19 (as per current recommendations) may also be advised based on your child’s age, medical condition, and your pediatrician’s guidance.
Regular health check-ups and timely vaccinations give your child the best start in life. Visit Sevayan Hospital’s Pediatric Department to receive expert advice, personalized vaccination schedules, and compassionate care—because every child deserves a healthy future.
Dr Barish Baran Bose / Family Medicine
25 years of Clinical Experience
MBBS, DTM, DCH (Dublin), MMed (Edin)
