Official source
This schedule follows the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Health & Population — National Immunization Programme (2026).
Official chart (PDF)
At birth
BCG
Protects against: Tuberculosis (TB)
Intradermal
0.05 ml
6 weeks
Pentavalent 1
Protects against: Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, hepatitis B, Hib
Intramuscular
0.5 ml
OPV 1 (oral polio)
Protects against: Poliomyelitis
Oral
2 drops
PCV 1
Protects against: Pneumonia, meningitis, ear & chest infections
Intramuscular
0.5 ml
Rotavirus 1
Protects against: Rotavirus diarrhoea
Oral
Full tube
10 weeks
Pentavalent 2
Protects against: Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, hepatitis B, Hib
Intramuscular
0.5 ml
OPV 2 (oral polio)
Protects against: Poliomyelitis
Oral
2 drops
PCV 2
Protects against: Pneumonia, meningitis, ear & chest infections
Intramuscular
0.5 ml
Rotavirus 2
Protects against: Rotavirus diarrhoea
Oral
Full tube
14 weeks
Pentavalent 3
Protects against: Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, hepatitis B, Hib
Intramuscular
0.5 ml
OPV 3 (oral polio)
Protects against: Poliomyelitis
Oral
2 drops
fIPV 1 (injectable polio)
Protects against: Poliomyelitis
Intradermal
0.1 ml
9 months
MR 1 (measles–rubella)
Protects against: Measles, rubella
Subcutaneous
0.5 ml
PCV 3 (booster)
Protects against: Pneumonia, meningitis, ear & chest infections
Intramuscular
0.5 ml
fIPV 2 (injectable polio)
Protects against: Poliomyelitis
Intradermal
0.1 ml
12 months
JE (Japanese encephalitis)
Protects against: Japanese encephalitis
Subcutaneous
0.5 ml
15 months
MR 2 (measles–rubella booster)
Protects against: Measles, rubella
Subcutaneous
0.5 ml
Typhoid (TCV)
Protects against: Typhoid fever
Intramuscular
0.5 ml
Optional / additional vaccines
| Vaccine | Age group |
|---|---|
| Td (during pregnancy) | Pregnancy — protects against maternal & neonatal tetanus, diphtheria |
| HPV (2 doses) | Adolescent girls (school grades 6–10, or out-of-school aged 16+) — protects against cervical cancer |
| Influenza (seasonal) | Optional — discuss with your doctor |
| Chicken pox (varicella) | Optional — from 12 months |
| Hepatitis A | Optional — from 12 months |
This guide is for general information only and is adapted from BabyCo / Birat Baby Wellness Centre resources. Every child develops differently. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice — always consult your doctor or child health nurse about your child's health.