Which Vaccines Can Be Given at Home?
All intramuscular and subcutaneous vaccines on the National Immunization Program (NIP) schedule can be safely administered at home: BCG (at birth — typically given at hospital), OPV (oral, no nurse needed), Pentavalent (DPT+HepB+Hib) at 6, 10, 14 weeks, IPV, Rotavirus (oral), PCV, MMR, DPT booster, Typhoid (Vi-polysaccharide), and Varicella. Optional vaccines (Hepatitis A, HPV, Meningococcal, Influenza annual) are also available. BCGC and Yellow Fever vaccines require a certified vaccination centre — these cannot be given at home.
Cold Chain: The Non-Negotiable for Safe Vaccination
Vaccines lose potency — and may become unsafe — if not stored between 2°C and 8°C throughout the supply chain. immidit partners with licensed cold-chain pharmacies and nurses carry validated cold-chain bags with temperature monitoring. On arrival, the nurse checks the Vaccine Vial Monitor (VVM) on each vial — a heat-sensitive indicator that shows if the cold chain was broken. If the VVM is invalid, the nurse will not administer the vaccine and will arrange a replacement. This is the same standard used by WHO-certified public immunisation programmes.
Managing Your Child's Vaccination Schedule at Home
The immidit app stores your child's vaccination record and sends reminders for upcoming doses based on the date of birth and NIP schedule. When you book, the system pre-populates the due vaccines based on your child's age. The nurse records the vaccine name, lot number, and expiry in the digital record, generating a vaccination certificate you can share with your paediatrician. For multi-dose vaccines (Pentavalent, PCV), the app tracks each dose to ensure the schedule is maintained.