If you are a new parent in Pakistan, one question comes up again and again: my baby was born on this date, so when is each vaccine due? This guide answers that exact question using the Pakistan Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) schedule.
The EPI schedule covers 6 clinic visits from birth to 15 months, and the vaccines are free at government health centres. Below you will find the full table, a worked example, how to use the calculator, what each vaccine protects against, what to do if a dose is missed, and answers to common questions.
This article is for information only and is not medical advice. Always confirm the final dates with your doctor or vaccination centre.
How to Use the Baby Vaccination Schedule Calculator
You do not need to calculate the dates by hand. Follow these steps:
- Open the Baby Vaccination Schedule Calculator.
- Enter your baby’s date of birth exactly as it is on the birth record.
- Check the full list of vaccine dates it gives you, from birth to 15 months.
- Write the next due date on the vaccination card and in your phone calendar before you leave the centre.
- Take the card to every visit and ask the vaccinator to enter each new dose on it.
If you do not have the calculator open, you can still work out a date yourself: start from the date of birth and add the age in the schedule. For example, 6 weeks after birth means 42 days after the birth date.
Worked Example: Baby Born on 1 March 2026
| Visit | Date |
|---|---|
| Birth | 1 March 2026 |
| 6 weeks | 12 April 2026 |
| 10 weeks | 10 May 2026 |
| 14 weeks | 7 June 2026 |
| 9 months | 1 December 2026 |
| 15 months | 1 June 2027 |
This is only an example. Your baby’s dates will change with the date of birth, so always use your own baby’s birth date in the calculator.
Complete Pakistan EPI Vaccination Schedule
At Birth
| Vaccines | Protects Against |
|---|---|
| BCG | Childhood tuberculosis (TB) |
| Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV-0) | Polio |
| Hepatitis B birth dose | Hepatitis B |
6 Weeks, 10 Weeks and 14 Weeks
| Age | Vaccines |
|---|---|
| 6 weeks | Pentavalent-1, OPV-1, PCV-1, Rotavirus-1 |
| 10 weeks | Pentavalent-2, OPV-2, PCV-2, Rotavirus-2 |
| 14 weeks | Pentavalent-3, OPV-3, PCV-3, IPV-1 |
Pentavalent is one injection that protects against five diseases: diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, hepatitis B and Hib, which can cause meningitis. PCV protects against pneumococcal pneumonia. Rotavirus vaccine protects against severe diarrhoea caused by rotavirus. There is no rotavirus dose at the 14-week visit.
9 Months and 15 Months
| Age | Vaccines |
|---|---|
| 9 months | Measles-Rubella-1 (MR-1), Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV), IPV-2 |
| 15 months | Measles-Rubella-2 (MR-2) |
Pakistan was the first country to add the typhoid conjugate vaccine to its routine schedule, and it is offered at the 9-month visit. Some older documents place typhoid at a different age, so if your baby’s card shows a different date, follow your vaccination centre’s card and ask them to explain it.
Free EPI Vaccines vs Private Clinics
EPI vaccines are free at government health centres, including Basic Health Units, mother and child health centres, and district and tehsil hospitals. If anyone asks you to pay for an EPI dose, ask to speak to the in-charge.
Private clinics can also give the same vaccines, and they also sell extra vaccines that are not in the government schedule. If you use a private clinic, ask for every dose to be written on the same vaccination card, so the record stays in one place.
What If a Dose Is Missed?
Do not panic, and do not restart the whole schedule on your own. The general rule is to continue from where you stopped, not to start again. If your baby is late for the 10-week dose, the vaccinator will usually give it on the day you arrive, and later doses will be timed from there.
A mild cold is generally not a reason to delay. A serious illness or high fever can be a reason, and the vaccinator will tell you. Take the vaccination card to every visit, because it is the official record, and schools and hospitals may ask for it later.
Side Effects and When to Call the Doctor
Mild fever, a sore or swollen leg, and a fussy baby for a day or two can be normal after some vaccines. Keep your baby comfortable, offer feeds as usual, and follow your doctor’s advice about fever medicine. Do not give medicine on your own without advice.
Contact your doctor the same day if your baby has a high fever, is unusually sleepy, will not feed, has swelling that keeps getting worse, or you are worried for any reason.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many vaccination visits are there in the Pakistan EPI schedule?
There are 6 main visits in the first 15 months: at birth, 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks, 9 months and 15 months.
Does my baby need all these vaccines if he looks healthy?
Yes. Vaccines protect against diseases before they happen. A healthy-looking baby can still catch measles, polio or pneumonia, and these diseases can become serious very quickly in infants.
What should I bring to a vaccination visit?
Bring your CNIC, your hospital file if asked, and most importantly, your baby’s vaccination card.
Is the Pakistan schedule different from India or the UK?
Yes. India adds extra vaccines like influenza and hepatitis A, and the UK schedule changed in July 2025. This article is only for the Pakistan EPI schedule. Do not mix schedules from different countries.
What if I lose my baby’s vaccination card?
Go back to the centre that gave the vaccines. Centres keep their own register, so staff can often copy your child’s doses onto a new card. Do not repeat doses on your own without a doctor’s advice.
Sources
- Baby Vaccination Schedule in Pakistan: Free EPI Guide, checked against WHO immunization data for Pakistan: https://pakera.pk/baby-vaccination-schedule-epi-pakistan/
- Typhoid conjugate vaccine in Pakistan’s routine programme, offered at the 9-month visit: https://www.coalitionagainsttyphoid.org/partnering-with-countries-to-deliver-tcvs/
Disclaimer
This article is for information only and is not medical advice. Vaccine schedules can change. Always confirm with your doctor, midwife or nearest EPI vaccination centre.