Vaccines and prices

A yearly vaccine against seasonal flu, suitable from 6 months of age. Best taken every year before the flu season; the most common choice for office drives.

Protects against the human papillomavirus types that cause most cervical cancers. Can be started from age 9; the number of doses depends on age at the first dose.

Protects the liver against hepatitis B, which spreads through blood and body fluids. Usually a 3-dose course. Recommended for healthcare, housekeeping and lab staff.

Protects against hepatitis A, a liver infection spread through contaminated food and water. One or two doses depending on the brand.

Protects against typhoid fever spread through contaminated food and water. Conjugate (TCV) vaccines can be given from 6 months of age and give longer-lasting protection.

Tdap and Td boosters for adults, including Tdap during each pregnancy, and tetanus (TT) after injuries.

Protects against pneumococcal pneumonia, meningitis and blood infections. Part of the infant schedule, and recommended for adults over 50 and people with diabetes, heart, lung or kidney conditions.

Protects adults aged 50 and above against shingles and the long-lasting nerve pain that can follow it. Two doses.

Protects against meningococcal meningitis. Advised for students going abroad, Hajj/Umrah travellers and people with certain medical conditions.

Two doses from 12 months of age. Also advised for adults who have never had chickenpox.

Part of the childhood schedule. Also given to adults who are not immune, including women planning a pregnancy (not during pregnancy).

Vaccine after an animal bite or scratch (post-exposure), or before exposure for people at risk. Severe bites also need rabies antibodies. After a bite, wash the wound with soap and running water for 15 minutes and get vaccinated the same day.

Protects against a mosquito-borne brain infection found in parts of India. For children in affected districts and for travellers.

Protects against hepatitis E, a waterborne liver infection. Given as a multi-dose course.

Oral drops for infants that protect against severe diarrhoea. Given only within the infant age window in the schedule.

Infant vaccines that combine diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, Hib, hepatitis B and polio protection in fewer injections. Given at 6, 10 and 14 weeks, with boosters.

Beyfortus and Synagis are antibody injections (not vaccines) that protect babies against RSV lung infection. Given only on a paediatrician's prescription.