Vaccination at Home in Nepal: Adult and Child Schedule (2026 Guide)
Last updated: September 29, 2026
Quick answer: Vaccination at home in Nepal means a trained nurse brings the vaccine to your door and gives it in your living room. In Kathmandu Valley, Mero Hospital’s Vaccination On Call service currently offers the seasonal flu vaccine at home for children, adults and elders. Meanwhile, Nepal’s free national schedule for children runs from birth to 15 months. Adults, on the other hand, mainly need a yearly flu shot and a tetanus booster every 10 years.
Getting a baby to a crowded clinic is hard, and getting an elderly parent down three flights of stairs is even harder. For that reason, many Kathmandu families now choose home vaccination. In this guide, you will learn what home vaccination is, see Nepal’s child and adult schedules, and find out how to book.
What is vaccination at home?
Vaccination at home, also called “vaccination on call,” is a service where a certified nurse travels to your address with properly stored vaccines. After giving the dose, the nurse watches you or your child briefly for any reaction. As a result, you skip the queue, the travel and the waiting room.
It works especially well for:
- Infants and toddlers who get fussy in clinics
- Elderly or bedridden family members
- Pregnant women and new mothers
- Busy families who want to vaccinate everyone in one visit
Which vaccines can Mero Hospital give at home?
Mero Hospital’s Vaccination On Call service currently offers the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine. Trained nurses give it, and the team keeps the vaccine under a proper cold chain. The service covers Kathmandu Valley and surrounding areas, and a nurse usually leaves within a few hours of booking. Although Mero plans to add other vaccines, they are not yet part of this home service.
The schedules below help you plan ahead. However, government health facilities give most childhood vaccines on the national schedule free of charge, so ask your doctor or local health post where to get each one.
Child vaccination schedule in Nepal
Quick answer: Under Nepal’s National Immunization Programme, children receive BCG at birth. Then they get pentavalent, polio, pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccines from 6 weeks. After that, they receive measles-rubella at 9 and 15 months, Japanese encephalitis at 12 months, and typhoid at 15 months.
This table follows the National Immunization Programme schedule from the Ministry of Health and Population.
| Age | Vaccine | Protects against |
|---|---|---|
| Birth | BCG | Tuberculosis |
| 6 weeks | Pentavalent (DPT-HepB-Hib) 1, OPV 1, PCV 1, Rotavirus 1 | Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, hepatitis B, Hib, polio, pneumococcal disease, rotavirus diarrhea |
| 10 weeks | Pentavalent 2, OPV 2, PCV 2, Rotavirus 2 | Same as above |
| 14 weeks | Pentavalent 3, OPV 3, fIPV 1 | Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, hepatitis B, Hib, polio |
| 9 months | Measles-Rubella (MR) 1, PCV 3, fIPV 2 | Measles, rubella, pneumococcal disease, polio |
| 12 months | Japanese Encephalitis (JE) | Japanese encephalitis |
| 15 months | Measles-Rubella (MR) 2, Typhoid | Measles, rubella, typhoid fever |
| Girls in grades 6–10 (and out-of-school girls aged 10) | HPV | Cervical cancer |
Two notes on this table:
- HPV dosing has changed. The latest summary of the national programme shows a single dose for eligible girls, but older guidance listed two doses. Therefore, confirm the current dose count with your school or health post.
- Some vaccines fall outside the free programme. For example, the yearly flu vaccine, hepatitis A, chickenpox and HPV for boys all cost extra. Your pediatrician can tell you which ones suit your child.
Tip: Keep the immunization card safe and bring it to every visit. If you miss a dose, don’t restart the series. Instead, ask your doctor to help you catch up.
Adult vaccination schedule in Nepal
Quick answer: Nepal’s national programme offers adults very little beyond tetanus-diphtheria (Td) for pregnant women. However, doctors commonly recommend a yearly flu shot, a Td booster every 10 years, and extra vaccines depending on age, health conditions and job.
Unlike childhood immunization, Nepal has no broad free adult schedule. Therefore, the recommendations below follow widely used international adult guidance, and your doctor will adjust them for you.
| Vaccine | Who should consider it | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Influenza (flu) | All adults, especially elders, pregnant women, and people with diabetes, heart or lung disease | Every year |
| Td / Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) | All adults; pregnant women under the national programme | Booster every 10 years; Tdap once as an adult |
| Hepatitis B | Adults who missed it in childhood, healthcare workers, people with diabetes or liver disease | Series; ask about antibody testing |
| Pneumococcal | Adults 65+ and younger adults with chronic conditions | Per doctor’s advice |
| Shingles (zoster) | Older adults (the age threshold varies by guideline) | Per doctor’s advice |
| HPV | Younger adults who missed it earlier | Series, per doctor’s advice |
| Hepatitis A, MMR, chickenpox, typhoid | Adults who never had them, or who have travel or work exposure | Per doctor’s advice |
Pregnancy: Under the national programme, women receive two Td doses one month apart in a first pregnancy. In later pregnancies, they receive one dose.
Bring your records: If you don’t know which vaccines you have had, tell the doctor. Then the doctor can decide what to give and what to skip.
Why choose vaccination at home?
- Convenience: You avoid travel, waiting rooms and exposure to sick people in crowded clinics.
- Comfort: A calm, familiar setting helps anxious children and frail elders relax.
- Family visits: You can vaccinate several family members in one appointment.
- Safety: Nurses carry vaccines under cold-chain storage, and they stay briefly after each dose to watch for reactions.
What happens during a home vaccination visit?
First, you book by phone or through the appointment form. Next, a certified nurse arrives with the vaccine and equipment, and you need no special preparation. Then the nurse confirms who is getting vaccinated and asks about allergies and recent illness. After that, the nurse gives the dose. Afterwards, the nurse stays briefly to watch for any reaction. Finally, the nurse explains what to expect and when to call a doctor.
Common side effects and when to seek help
Mild reactions are common, and they usually pass in a day or two. Typical signs include soreness at the injection site, low fever, tiredness or fussiness. However, seek medical help right away if you notice trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat, a high fever that won’t settle, or a child who is unusually drowsy or inconsolable.
Book vaccination at home with Mero Hospital
Mero Hospital serves Kathmandu Valley with certified nurses and quality-assured flu vaccines. To book, use any of these options:
- Call or WhatsApp: +977 9801819111
- Book online: the appointment form
- Learn more: Vaccination On Call
Need advice first? Talk to our pediatric team or a general physician, or arrange a Doctor On Call visit. For ongoing home support, see our 24/7 nursing care.
Frequently asked questions
Is vaccination at home available in Nepal?
Yes. In Kathmandu Valley, Mero Hospital offers home flu vaccination through Vaccination On Call, and certified nurses bring cold-chain vaccines to your door.
Which vaccines can I get at home in Kathmandu?
Currently, Mero Hospital offers the seasonal influenza vaccine at home. Although it plans other vaccines, it does not yet offer them under this service.
How fast can a nurse reach my home?
A nurse usually arrives within a few hours of booking, although timing depends on your location in Kathmandu Valley.
What is the child vaccination schedule in Nepal?
Children get BCG at birth, then pentavalent, polio, PCV and rotavirus vaccines from 6 weeks. After that, they receive MR at 9 and 15 months, JE at 12 months, and typhoid at 15 months.
Are childhood vaccines free in Nepal?
Yes, government health facilities give programme vaccines free. However, optional vaccines such as the flu shot usually cost extra.
Which vaccines do adults need in Nepal?
Most adults should consider a yearly flu shot and a Td booster every 10 years. Beyond that, ask your doctor, because needs depend on age, health and work.
Is home vaccination safe for children and elders?
Yes, when trained staff use properly stored vaccines and monitor you briefly afterwards. Still, tell the nurse about allergies or recent illness first.
Do I need to prepare anything?
No. The nurse brings the vaccine and equipment, but keep any vaccination records handy.
