## Vaccines Included and Excluded from UIP **Key Point:** The Universal Immunisation Programme of India includes vaccines against 12 vaccine-preventable diseases as per the current guidelines. Varicella vaccine is NOT part of the routine UIP schedule for all children nationally. ### Current UIP Coverage | Vaccine | Status in UIP | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | BCG | Included | Birth dose | | Hepatitis B | Included | Birth + 3 primary doses | | Polio (IPV/OPV) | Included | 6, 10, 14 weeks + boosters | | DPT | Included | 6, 10, 14 weeks + boosters | | Rotavirus | Included | 6, 10, 14 weeks (added 2016) | | PCV | Included | 6, 10, 14 weeks (added 2017) | | Japanese Encephalitis | Included | Endemic areas only | | Measles/MR | Included | 9 months + booster | | Varicella | NOT included | Not in routine UIP schedule | | Typhoid | Not included | Not in routine schedule | **High-Yield:** Varicella vaccine was introduced in some states as part of state-specific programs but has NOT been incorporated into the national UIP schedule. This is a common exam trap because varicella is a vaccine-preventable disease, but it is not universally funded under UIP. **Clinical Pearl:** While varicella vaccine is available in the private sector and recommended for high-risk groups (immunocompromised, healthcare workers), it remains outside the scope of the national immunisation program due to cost-benefit considerations and lower disease burden in India compared to developed countries. **Mnemonic:** **BHPDRPMJ** — BCG, Hepatitis B, Polio, DPT, Rotavirus, PCV, Measles/MR, JE (in endemic areas) are the core UIP vaccines. Varicella is the notable exclusion.
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