Vaccination Schedule for Newborns — Dr. N. Sravani, Pediatrician in Chirala
Dr. N. Sravani — Pediatrician, Sri Gorantla Super Speciality Hospital, Chirala
After a baby is born, one of the most important responsibilities of every parent is ensuring their child receives all the necessary vaccines on time. Vaccines protect newborns and young children from dangerous and life-threatening diseases — many of which can cause permanent damage or even death if left unvaccinated.
Dr. N. Sravani, Pediatrician at Sri Gorantla Super Speciality Hospital, Chirala, recommends all parents follow the standard vaccination schedule from the very first day of birth.
Why Vaccination is Important for Newborns
A newborn baby's immune system is not fully developed. They are highly vulnerable to infections and diseases. Vaccines work by training the immune system to recognize and fight specific diseases — without the child having to suffer from the actual illness.
Missing or delaying vaccines puts your child at serious risk. Following the complete vaccination schedule on time gives your child the strongest possible protection during their most vulnerable years.
Complete Newborn Vaccination Schedule (IAP Guidelines)
At Birth:
BCG vaccine — protects against Tuberculosis (TB)
OPV 0 (Oral Polio Vaccine) — first dose of polio protection
Hepatitis B — first dose, protects liver from Hepatitis B infection
At 6 Weeks:
OPV 1 + IPV 1 — second polio dose
DTwP/DTaP 1 — protects against Diphtheria, Tetanus and Whooping Cough
Hepatitis B 2 — second dose
Hib 1 — protects against Haemophilus Influenzae type B (causes meningitis)
Rotavirus 1 — protects against severe diarrhoea
PCV 1 — protects against Pneumococcal disease (pneumonia, meningitis)
At 10 Weeks:
OPV 2 + DTwP/DTaP 2 + Hib 2 + Rotavirus 2 + PCV 2
At 14 Weeks:
OPV 3 + IPV 2 + DTwP/DTaP 3 + Hib 3 + Rotavirus 3 + PCV 3
At 6 Months:
Hepatitis B 3 — third and final dose
Influenza vaccine — first dose (protects against seasonal flu)
At 9 Months:
MMR 1 — protects against Measles, Mumps and Rubella
Typhoid vaccine — first dose
At 12 Months:
Hepatitis A 1 — first dose
Varicella 1 — protects against Chickenpox
At 15 Months:
MMR 2 — second dose booster
Varicella 2 — second dose
PCV Booster
At 16-18 Months:
DTwP/DTaP Booster + OPV Booster + Hib Booster + IPV Booster
At 2 Years:
Typhoid booster + Hepatitis A 2
At 4-6 Years:
DTwP/DTaP 2nd Booster + OPV 2nd Booster + MMR 3rd dose + Varicella 3rd dose
At 10-12 Years:
Tdap booster — Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis
HPV vaccine — protects against cervical cancer (girls)
"Every vaccine on this schedule exists for a reason — to protect your child from a serious disease. At Sri Gorantla Super Speciality Hospital, all vaccines are available under one roof. Do not skip or delay any vaccine — your child's health depends on it."
- Dr. N. Sravani, Pediatrician, Sri Gorantla Super Speciality Hospital, Chirala
All Vaccines Available at Sri Gorantla Hospital, Chirala
Parents in Chirala and surrounding areas of Bapatla District no longer need to travel to Vijayawada or Guntur for vaccinations. At Sri Gorantla Super Speciality Hospital, all vaccines as per the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) schedule are available.
We maintain all vaccines under proper cold chain storage to ensure maximum effectiveness and safety for your child.
