National Health Mission Immunization Schedule 2026

The National Health Mission (NHM) implements the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) to protect infants, children, pregnant women, and adolescents against vaccine-preventable diseases. The immunization schedule under NHM is designed to provide timely and effective vaccination from birth through adolescence, ensuring reduced child mortality and improved public health outcomes across India.

Immunization Schedule at Birth

Age	Vaccine	Dose	Route
At Birth (within 24 hours)	BCG	1	Intradermal
At Birth	Hepatitis B (Birth Dose)	1	Intramuscular
At Birth	OPV-0	1	Oral

Immunization Schedule for Infants (6–14 Weeks)

Age	Vaccine	Dose	Route
6 Weeks	Pentavalent-1, OPV-1, IPV (fractional), Rotavirus	1st	IM / Oral / ID
10 Weeks	Pentavalent-2, OPV-2, Rotavirus	2nd	IM / Oral
14 Weeks	Pentavalent-3, OPV-3, IPV (fractional), Rotavirus	3rd	IM / Oral / ID

Immunization Schedule at 9–12 Months

Age	Vaccine	Dose	Route
9–12 Months	MR-1 (Measles & Rubella)	1	Subcutaneous
9–12 Months	JE-1 (Endemic Areas)	1	Subcutaneous
9–12 Months	Vitamin A	1st Dose	Oral

Immunization Schedule at 16–24 Months

Age	Vaccine	Dose	Route
16–24 Months	DPT Booster-1	1	Intramuscular
16–24 Months	OPV Booster	1	Oral
16–24 Months	MR-2	1	Subcutaneous
16–24 Months	JE-2 (Endemic Areas)	1	Subcutaneous
16–24 Months	Vitamin A	2nd Dose	Oral

Immunization Schedule for Children (5–6 Years)

Age	Vaccine	Dose	Route
5–6 Years	DPT Booster-2	1	Intramuscular

Immunization Schedule for Adolescents

Age	Vaccine	Dose	Route
10 Years	Td	1	Intramuscular
16 Years	Td	1	Intramuscular

Immunization for Pregnant Women

Stage	Vaccine	Dose	Route
Early Pregnancy	Td-1	1	Intramuscular
After 4 Weeks	Td-2	1	Intramuscular

Note: The above immunization schedule is followed under the National Health Mission as part of the Universal Immunization Programme. Vaccines are provided free of cost at government health facilities. Parents are advised to consult healthcare workers for area-specific vaccines and updates.