Vaccinations for children, teenagers and adults

Vaccines are one of the safest and most effective ways to protect against serious infections. We give vaccines for babies, children, teenagers and adults, following the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) immunisation schedule for children and current national and professional guidance for adults.

For babies and children

All vaccines in the IAP schedule, from birth through childhood, including the vaccines given in the national programme and the optional vaccines recommended by IAP. We note the next due date on your child's vaccination record at every visit.

For teenagers

• Tdap or Td booster around 10 and 16 years
• HPV vaccine, which protects against the virus that causes most cervical cancers and some other cancers. It works best when given before any exposure, so it is advised in early adolescence. In February 2026 the Government of India began a nationwide programme offering a free single dose of HPV vaccine to 14-year-old girls at government health facilities. For other ages and for boys, we will advise on the schedule.
• Catch-up doses for any vaccines missed in childhood
• Typhoid, hepatitis A, chickenpox and others as recommended

For adults

• Influenza (flu) every year, especially for people with diabetes, heart or lung disease, pregnant women and adults over 60
• Pneumococcal vaccines for older adults and for younger adults with diabetes or certain other long-term conditions, as advised
• Tetanus-diphtheria (Td) booster every 10 years, and during pregnancy as advised by your obstetrician
• Hepatitis B if not immune
• Shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine for adults over 50
• HPV for young adults who missed it

Before and after vaccination

• Bring the vaccination record card.
• Tell us about any previous reaction, allergy, fever, or medicines that affect immunity.
• Wait at the clinic for 15 to 30 minutes after the vaccine, as advised.
• Mild fever, soreness or swelling at the injection site for a day or two is common. Ask us about fever and pain relief at the visit.
• Seek help urgently for difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, a widespread rash, persistent high fever, or unusual drowsiness.

Which vaccines are available

The IAP schedule covers BCG, hepatitis B, polio (OPV and IPV), DPT/DTaP, Hib, rotavirus, pneumococcal, MMR, typhoid, hepatitis A and chickenpox for children, HPV for teenagers, and flu and Tdap boosters for teens and adults. We will tell you which ones apply to you or your child and plan any catch-up doses.

Frequently asked questions

My child missed some vaccines. Is it too late?

Can my child be vaccinated with a cold?

Is the HPV vaccine only for girls?

Why do adults with diabetes need vaccines?

Sources and further reading

• Essential Programme on Immunization — WHO
• Indian Academy of Pediatrics — the IAP schedule our doctors follow