At birth (immediately after delivery) | BCG (against tuberculosis), Hepatitis B (1st dose), Polio (zero dose – OPV) | BCG prevents TB, Hep B protects the liver, Polio provides early immunity |
2 months | Pentavalent (DTP – diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis + Hep B + Hib), Polio (OPV) | Provides primary immunity against multiple childhood diseases |
4 months | Same as 2 months (Pentavalent + OPV) | Booster dose to strengthen immunity |
6 months | Pentavalent (3rd dose), Polio (3rd dose) | Continued immune protection |
12 months (1 year) | MMR (measles, mumps, rubella – 1st dose) | Protection against common viral childhood illnesses |
18 months | Pentavalent (4th dose), Polio (4th dose), MMR (2nd dose) | Booster to ensure long-term protection |
6 years (before school entry) | DTP (booster), Polio (5th dose) | Long-term protection during school years |