## Vaccines in the Universal Immunisation Programme — India **Key Point:** Varicella vaccine is **NOT** part of the routine UIP schedule in India, though it may be given in private practice or specific high-risk populations. ### Current UIP Schedule — Included Vaccines | Vaccine | Status in UIP | Notes | |---------|---------------|-------| | Rotavirus | Included | Since 2016; 3 doses at 6, 10, 14 weeks | | PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate) | Included | Since 2017; 3 primary + 1 booster | | JE vaccine | Included | In endemic states (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal) | | Varicella | NOT included | Available in private sector; not routine UIP | | MMR | Included | 2 doses at 9 months and 15-18 months | **High-Yield:** The UIP is regularly updated. As of 2024, rotavirus, PCV, and JE (in endemic areas) are all part of the routine schedule. Varicella remains outside the UIP despite being available in private practice. **Clinical Pearl:** Varicella vaccine is sometimes given in private practice to high-risk groups (healthcare workers, immunocompromised contacts) but is not universally recommended or funded under the government UIP. **Mnemonic:** **RPMJ in UIP** — Rotavirus, Pneumococcal, MMR, JE (in endemic areas) are all included; Varicella is the odd one out. [cite:Park 26e Ch 9]
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