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Complete guide to pediatric vaccination in India - Differences between IAP schedule and Korean vaccination, recommendations for Delhi and Gurgaon Children's Hospital

By ARAZIA India Desk10 min read

The Indian President vaccinating a child with the polio vaccine — Indian Pediatric Immunization IAP/UIP Guide — Pediatric immunization in India is operated through two axes: the government UIP and the Indian Academy of Pediatrics IAP. · Prime Minister's Office (GODL-India, Wikimedia Commons)

One of the most frequently asked questions by parents moving to India with their children is“Should I get vaccinated in Korea or get it again in India?”no see. In conclusion,Complete age-appropriate vaccinations in Korea as much as possible, and continue receiving additional and supplementary vaccinations according to the schedule recommended by the Indian Association of Pediatrics (IAP) after arriving in India.This is the correct answer. This is because India is a country that recommends vaccines such as typhus, hepatitis A, and rabies, which are classified as optional or traveler's vaccinations in Korea, as mandatory for children.

This article is based on the experiences of Korean parents who have actually raised children in Delhi NCR.Structure of India's National Immunization Program (UIP) and IAP recommended schedule → Major differences with Korea's National Immunization Program (NIP) → Recommendation to Delhi, Gurgaon, and Noida Children's Hospital → Reservation, cost, and vaccination notebook management practices → Pediatric emergency responseThis is a practical guide organized in order.

Since accuracy of information is a topic of utmost importance, please be sure to double-check the detailed schedules and latest recommendations for individual vaccines with your pediatrician and official data from the IAP and the Ministry of Health and Welfare of India (MoHFW), and use this article to get the big picture.

01Two pillars of pediatric immunization in India — UIP and IAP

To understand India's childhood immunization system, we must first distinguish between two axes. One is provided free of charge by the government.UIP (Universal Immunization Program)and the other is updated and announced every year by the Indian Society of Pediatrics.Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) Recommended Scheduleno see. The two systems are not mutually exclusive and have significant overlap, but they differ slightly in coverage, vaccination sites, and vaccines used.

UIP — Government free vaccination program

It is a national program run by India's Ministry of Health and Welfare (MoHFW) at public health centers (PHC·CHC), Anganwadi, and designated hospitals.Implemented for freeIt works.
Covers BCG, OPV, hepatitis B, pentavalent vaccine (DPT+Hib+HepB), rotavirus, PCV, IPV, measles-rubella (MR), and in some regions, Japanese encephalitis (JE).
Digital vaccination management platform from 2024-2025U-WIN PortalThis has been expanded nationwide, and vaccination history can be managed and viewed online.

IAP — Recommended Schedule Followed by Pediatricians

The Advisory Committee of the Indian Society of Pediatrics (ACVIP)Revised every year in line with the latest evidenceThis is the standard vaccination table published every year. Most private pediatric departments and general hospital pediatric vaccination clinics provide treatment based on this schedule.
UIP does not coverHepatitis A, typhus conjugate vaccine (TCV), chickenpox, influenza, HPVetc. are additionally included, and instead of pentavalent vaccineDTaP-based hexavalent vaccineThis is commonly used.
At private hospitals, there is a fee, and the cost varies greatly depending on the type and brand of vaccine. Please check directly with the hospital you plan to visit for the most accurate and up-to-date rates.

In the case of Korean expatriate families, mostContinue receiving vaccinations according to the IAP schedule at the pediatric department of a private general hospital or children's specialty hospital near your residence.This is common. It is easy to estimate your budget by checking to what extent your company's group health insurance covers pediatric vaccinations.

02IAP Recommended Vaccination Schedule by Age — Newborn through School Age

The following table shows the standard schedule published by the Indian Association of Pediatrics (IAP) ACVIP.Summary by age groupThat's it. The actual brand and whether to use it in combination (e.g., reducing the number of individual vaccinations when using a hexavalent vaccine) may vary from hospital to hospital, so please view the below as a reference table to catch the general trend and confirm the final schedule with your pediatrician.

years	Major IAP recommended vaccinations
at birth	BCG, oral polio (OPV) 0th line, hepatitis B 1st line
6 weeks old	DTaP/DTwP·IPV·Hib·Hepatitis B 2nd dose, Rotavirus·PCV 1st dose (combined vaccination with hexavalent vaccine is common)
10 weeks old	DTaP/DTwP·IPV·Hib·Rotavirus·PCV 2nd
14 weeks old	DTaP/DTwP·IPV·Hib·Rotavirus·PCV 3rd
6 months old	Influenza 1st wave (at the start of the season), OPV, hepatitis B added
7 months old	Influenza 2nd dose (4 weeks apart from first dose)
9 months old	MMR primary, typhus conjugate vaccine (TCV) —Implemented between 9 and 12 months depending on the region and hospital
12 months old	Hepatitis A 1st, PCV booster vaccination
15 months old	2nd dose of MMR, 1st dose of chickenpox, booster dose of Hib
16-18 months old	DTaP/DTwP·IPV 1st additional vaccination
18-19 months old	Hepatitis A secondary, chickenpox secondary
4-6 years old	DTaP/DTwP·IPV 2nd booster vaccination, MMR 3rd booster, TCV booster vaccination
9-14 years old	HPV — Required for girls, recommended for boys too. Spreading
10-12 years old	Tdap or Td
annually	Influenza (seasonal)

Some points that are difficult to put in a table

Japanese encephalitis (JE)Under the UIP, the vaccine is provided free of charge to children in endemic areas such as Bihar, West Bengal, UP, and Assam, and IAP is recommended for children traveling to or residing in endemic areas. Even if you are a resident of Delhi NCR, consult your pediatrician if you are planning a long-term visit to an endemic area.
rotavirus vaccineIn UIP, a domestically developed vaccine (ROTAVAC) is commonly used, and in private hospitals, Rotarix (2 doses) or Rotatek (3 doses) are commonly used. Since the number of vaccinations varies depending on the brand, the rule is to continue with the vaccine you started with.
influenzaVaccination is required every year as the seasons change. In India, the main influenza season is usually from May to October.

A child receiving oral polio vaccine at a polio vaccination camp in Delhi, India — India Pediatric Immunization IAP Schedule — In India, the UIP and IAP systems operate in a complementary manner, and Polio, MMR, and DTaP are recommended as mandatory in both systems. · Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (GODL-India, Wikimedia Commons)

03Key differences between Korean NIP and Indian IAP — 5 things you can easily miss

Korea's National Immunization Program (NIP) and India's IAP equally cover most core vaccines such as measles, rubella, pertussis, and polio. However, due to India’s infectious disease environment,There are vaccines that are much more strongly recommended by the Indian IAP, and conversely, the vaccines that Korea implements as standard are operated differently in each region in India.There is also. Here are five differences parents should be aware of.

division	Korean NIP	Indian IAP
Typhus conjugate vaccine (TCV)	Optional vaccination (mainly for travelers)	Recommended for 9~12 months + additional vaccination for 4~6 years old
Hepatitis A	Included in NIP, administered twice at 12 to 23 months	1st time at 12 months, 2nd time at 18~19 months (2 times recommended)
Japanese encephalitis (JE)	Required for children nationwide (12 months or older)	UIP is freeLimited to popular regions, IAP recommends children living or traveling in high-risk areas
Pre-exposure vaccination against rabies	Generally not enforced	There is a lot of outdoor activity or there is a high risk of contact with abandoned dogs.Common when a child is individually recommended by a pediatrician
influenza	For NIP (6 months to 13 years old)	Annual vaccination is strongly recommended, and the vaccination period isIndian trendy patterns (May-October)fit to

Checklist for continuing your Korean vaccination history in India

English vaccination certificatePlease obtain it in advance. It can be issued at public health centers, hospitals, and clinics, and is required by the pediatrician in charge when mapping to the IAP schedule.
koreanVaccination notebook (vaccination record)Please also bring the original. If the brand name (e.g. Prevnar 13, Rotarix) is clearly stated, it is easier to match the follow-up dose brand in India.
There is no need to worry even if the vaccine you have already received is not in the Indian IAP table. mostlyEquivalent vaccination if mapped to WHO nameIt is recognized as.
After arrivalFirst pediatric visit within 4 weeksMake a reservation and receive consultation about the remaining vaccination schedule and additional recommended vaccines in India (TCV, rabies, etc.). The detailed settlement order isChecklist for your first 30 days in IndiaIt may also be helpful to refer to:

A scene of administering oral polio vaccine to a child in Delhi — Differences between Indian childhood vaccination and Korean NIP — Vaccinations that started in Korea may continue in India, so bring your English vaccination certificate and vaccination notebook. · U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Public domain, Wikimedia Commons)

04Recommended children's hospitals in Delhi, Gurgaon, and Noida — places that Korean families actually use

Delhi NCR has several private hospitals that cover everything from pediatric immunizations to emergency care and neonatal intensive care. The reason why Korean families often visitPediatrician who can communicate well in English, International Patient Services, 24-hour pediatric emergency roomBecause it is equipped with this.

Gurgaon (Gurugram)

Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI)— Located in Sector 44. The pediatric and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is large and well-equipped with international patient rooms, so it is often used by families of Korean expatriates.
Medanta — The Medicity—Operates an integrated pediatric clinic (Institute of Pediatrics). Vaccinations, growth counseling, and pediatric specialty care are available in one stop.
Artemis Hospital— Located in Sector 51. The pediatric and pediatric emergency room is open 24 hours a day and is easily accessible.
Rainbow Children's Hospital— It is a network of specialized children’s hospitals and also has a branch in Gurgaon. There is a separate vaccination clinic, making it convenient for vaccination-focused visits.
Cloudnine Hospital— This brand specializes in mothers and infants and operates in several branches in Gurgaon. It is resistant to vaccination in newborns and infants.

New Delhi

Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket— Representative general hospital in south Delhi. Pediatrics and pediatric emergency services open 24 hours a day.
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital— Located in Rajinder Nagar. It has a long history in pediatrics and is highly reliable.
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals— Located in Sarita Vihar. Operates pediatric specialty clinic and international patient service.

Noida / Greater Noida

Fortis Hospital, Noida— Located in Sector 62. Pediatrics/pediatric emergency 24 hours a day.
Jaypee Hospital— Located in Sector 128. The pediatric department and NICU are large and easily accessible from the Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressways.
Max Multi Specialty Centre, Noida— Focused on pediatric outpatient care.
Apollo Hospitals, Noida— Located in Sector 26. Operate pediatric vaccination clinic.

If you want to consider regional residential choice and hospital accessibility together,Gurgaon area guideandNoida/Greater Noida GuideSee also.

A pediatrician examining a child at a medical camp in India — Children's Hospital, Gurgaon, Delhi — Major private hospitals in Delhi NCR operate with pediatric specialists and international patient services, making them highly accessible to Korean families. · Indian Navy (GODL-India, Wikimedia Commons)

05Reservation, cost, and vaccination notebook management — good practices to know before your first visit

Pediatrics departments at private hospitals in India generally offer both online reservations and walk-ins, but vaccinations take into account vaccine inventory and waiting times.Advance reservation is strongly recommendeddo. Please allow plenty of time as your first visit will include checking your vaccination record and assessing your growth and development.

Reservation Channel

Hospital official app/website— Fortis, Medanta, Max and Apollo all operate their own apps and international patient desk emails. Interpretation and payment inquiries can be handled together through International Patient Services.
medical appointment app— You can search for pediatric specialists on Practo and 1mg and make reservations at individual clinics and hospitals. How to use the appSummary of essential apps for living in IndiaIt is also covered.
WhatsApp Reservation— Small pediatric clinics or specific hospital departments often accept appointments via WhatsApp. If you save the contact number during your first visit, subsequent management will be easier.

Costs and Payments

Private hospital vaccinationsThere is a big difference in price depending on the vaccine brand.For premium vaccines such as hexavalent vaccine, PCV, Rota, and HPV, combined vaccination is often more advantageous than individual vaccination.
Company group medical insuranceTo what extent vaccinations are coveredPlease check with HR in advance. Some insurance plans cover pediatric immunizations as a separate rider.
For accurate and up-to-date rates, please contact the hospital's official website or the international patient desk directly. It varies depending on the hospital, time, and vaccine brand.

Vaccination notebook and U-WIN registration

Vaccination received in IndiaHospital-issued vaccination record (sticker/printed copy)Be sure to keep it. It will also be used for transfer when returning to Korea in the future.
When you register on the U-WIN portalDigital vaccination certificate (QR)is issued. Useful for school registration and travel.
koreaVaccination assistant(Integrated Vaccination Management) If you register the vaccination history received in India after returning to your country, it will be convenient for submitting it to school and managing adult vaccinations in the future.

A child leaves a mark on his finger indicating that he has been vaccinated at a Delhi vaccination center — Indian pediatric vaccination record book management — Vaccinations received in India are safe if double managed with a hospital-issued record and U-WIN digital certificate. · Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (GODL-India, Wikimedia Commons)

06Pediatric emergency/night care – 3 things to prepare in advance

When a child suddenly develops a fever at night or is bitten by an unfamiliar bug or dog, there is a big difference between knowing the location and procedures and not knowing them. We recommend that you organize the three items below within the first week of your arrival in India.

1) Display the nearest 24-hour pediatric emergency room on the map

Reachable within 20 to 30 minutes by car from your residence.Two 24-hour pediatric emergency roomsDecide in advance and register it in your Google Map favorites.
At night and on weekends, the roads may be quieter than during rush hour, so travel time may be shorter, but congestion can be severe on rainy days, so check alternative routes.

2) Save emergency contact information to the mobile phones of all family members

division	number
ambulance	102 / 108
police	100
Direct line to the attending physician's pediatric clinic	International patient desk number for each hospital
Company local representative/interpreter	-

If you would like to learn more about general emergency response procedures:Hospital use and emergency response in IndiaIt may be helpful to read this as well.

3) Confirm that the hospital responds 24 hours a day in case of exposure to rabies or tetanus.

India isRisk of exposure to rabies due to contact with abandoned dogs or monkeysThis is a real country. If your child is active outdoors, discussing pre-exposure vaccination with your pediatrician will serve as a psychological and medical safety net.
After exposure, it is a race against time.Hospital where rabies immune globulin (HRIG) and vaccine can be administered immediately 24 hours a dayYou must know this in advance. Many of the general hospitals recommended above have emergency rooms.
It is common for children to need additional tetanus vaccinations when injured by rusty nails or glass, so parents must accurately remember the DTaP/Td vaccination history.

If you want to get actual hospital reviews and pediatrician information from the Korean community,Delhi NCR Korean community/gatheringThe channels introduced in the article are of great help. Referring to real-life experiences will greatly reduce your anxiety about choosing your first hospital.

Useful tips

Issuance of English vaccination certificate before departure from Korea

Please obtain an English Certificate of Vaccination (International Certificate of Vaccination) in advance from your local public health center or vaccination hospital/clinic and bring it with you. This is a document that is required when mapping to an IAP schedule in pediatric departments in India, and if you also bring the original vaccination notebook with the brand name, it will be much easier to match the brand of subsequent vaccinations.

First pediatrician appointment within 4 weeks of arrival

The Indian IAP has different recommendations than Korea, including typhus conjugate vaccine (TCV), hepatitis A, and rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis. Make an appointment with your local pediatrician within 4 weeks of arrival to organize the remaining schedule and receive advice on recommended vaccines specific to India. The first visit includes a growth and development evaluation, so it is best to allow ample time.

Register vaccination history on U-WIN portal

If you register the vaccination you received in India on U-WIN, a digital vaccination management platform operated by the Indian government, a digital certificate in QR format will be issued. It is useful for school registration, travel, visa renewal, etc., and allows you to consolidate paper records scattered across hospitals into one.

Check the vaccination coverage of the company's group insurance

Private hospital IAP schedules vary greatly in cost depending on the vaccine brand. Check with HR at the beginning of your employment whether the group health insurance provided by the company covers vaccinations and whether any special provisions are required, and if necessary, consider signing up for additional personal health insurance for your family.

Children who participate in outdoor activities are advised to get vaccinated before exposure to rabies.

If your child participates in a lot of outdoor activities such as gardens, parks, or bicycles, it is recommended that you consult your pediatrician about pre-exposure prophylaxis due to the risk of contact with stray dogs or monkeys. Response after exposure becomes much easier.

Common pitfalls and how to solve them

They feel relieved that they have completed the Korean vaccination, but miss out on the India-specific recommended vaccine (TCV, hepatitis A, and rabies pre-exposure prevention).

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Submit your Korean vaccination booklet and English certificate at your local pediatrician within 4 weeks of arrival, and compare it to the IAP schedule to receive a list of additional vaccinations required in India. In particular, typhus conjugate vaccine (TCV) and hepatitis A are standard items in the Indian IAP.

Rotavirus and PCV vaccines of different brands are mixed for hospital convenience, which increases the number of vaccinations.

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For rotavirus, the number of vaccinations is different: Rotarix (2 doses), Rotatec (3 doses), and UIP's ROTAVAC (3 doses). PCV schedules are slightly different depending on the brand, so make it a rule to continue with the brand you started with until the end, and be sure to keep vaccination records that specify the brand name.

In pediatric emergency situations at night and on weekends, golden time is missed because you do not know which hospital to go to.

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Decide in advance two 24-hour pediatric emergency rooms within 20 to 30 minutes from your residence and register them in Google Maps favorites and cell phone notes for all family members. Also save the numbers for ambulances 102 and 108, police 100, and the hospital's international patient desk.

The vaccinations received in India are managed only with paper stickers, and the history cannot be transferred when returning to Korea.

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For each vaccination, save the photo file of the hospital-issued record sheet in a separate cloud folder, and register it on the U-WIN portal to keep the QR certificate together. If you register your history with the vaccination assistant after returning to your country, it will be convenient for submitting it to school and managing adult vaccinations in the future.

If you visit without checking the cost of vaccination in advance, you may be surprised by the cost being greater than expected.

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There is a large difference in cost depending on the vaccine brand and whether hexavalent is integrated, so please inquire at the hospital's international patient desk for a quote before visiting, and check with the company's group insurance to see how much it covers before visiting.

Latest updates

U-WIN digital vaccination management portal expanded nationwideThe Indian government is expanding the U-WIN portal, which digitally manages pediatric vaccination history, nationwide based on the CoWIN infrastructure. Vaccination records can be checked and QR certificates issued online, making it easier to prepare school and travel documents.
IAP-ACVIP establishes the practice of announcing annual revision schedulesThe Indian Association of Pediatrics Advisory Committee (ACVIP) has established the practice of revising and disclosing the IAP recommended vaccination schedule every year to reflect the latest evidence, and most private pediatric hospitals provide treatment based on this standard. The latest schedule can be found on the IAP official site.

FAQ

I have completed my vaccination in Korea. Do I need to get it again in India?

Most vaccines that have been administered in Korea do not need to be administered again in India. However, for the typhus conjugate vaccine (TCV), hepatitis A, and rabies pre-exposure vaccinations for children participating in outdoor activities, which are strongly recommended by the Indian IAP, consult with your pediatrician upon arrival in India to determine whether to receive additional vaccinations.

Which children's hospital in Delhi and Gurgaon are frequently used by Korean families?

Representative examples include Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI)·Medanta·Artemis·Rainbow Children's Hospital·Cloudnine in Gurgaon, Max Saket·Sir Ganga Ram Hospital·Indraprastha Apollo in Delhi, and Fortis Noida·Jaypee Hospital in Noida. Most have international patient services and a 24-hour pediatric emergency room.

What is the difference between Indian UIP and IAP?

UIP (National Immunization Program) is a government program implemented free of charge by the Indian Ministry of Health and Welfare through public health centers and designated hospitals, and IAP is a recommended schedule updated and announced annually by the Indian Society of Pediatrics, which most private pediatric departments follow. IAP additionally recommends hepatitis A, typhus, chickenpox, influenza, and HPV, which are not included in the UIP.

Can I continue to manage my vaccination records in India after returning to Korea?

it's possible. For each vaccination, save a photo of the hospital-issued record sheet and register on the U-WIN portal to secure a digital QR certificate. After returning to your home country, you can register your history with the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency's vaccination assistant and use it to submit your information to school and manage adult vaccinations.

Where should I go if my child suddenly gets sick at night?

It is best to pre-arrange two 24-hour pediatric emergency rooms within 20 to 30 minutes of your residence. Save 102 or 108 for an ambulance, 100 for the police, and the hospital's international patient desk direct number on each family member's cell phone.

References & links

Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, India U-WIN Portal (Digital Management of Pediatric Immunization)WHO India Country Office Embassy of the Republic of Korea in India Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency vaccination assistant