Clear answers to your vaccine questions.

Talk to a vaccine and infection specialist on a video call. Then get a written plan to take to your own doctor.

  • Babies and children
  • Children with special health needs
  • Pregnancy
  • Travel abroad
Book a video consultHow it works
Your specialist: Dr Nabaneeta Dash8 years in infectious diseases. Trained at PGIMER Chandigarh, CMC Vellore and SickKids, Toronto.

VaxLine is for advice, not illness or emergencies. If your child is unwell, has a fever with a rash, is struggling to breathe, or has a reaction after a vaccine, see a doctor or go to the nearest hospital now. We do not give vaccines; your own doctor or clinic does.

Questions parents bring to us

If you have read three websites and asked two relatives and still are not sure, this is what the call is for. A few examples:

Routine and optional vaccines

  • Which optional vaccines are worth it for my baby?
  • Is it safe to give several vaccines on the same day?
  • Painless or regular: does the choice of vaccine matter?

Missed doses and catch-up

  • We missed the 9-month vaccines. Is it too late?
  • We moved from abroad and the schedules do not match.
  • Can the missed doses be given together, or do we start again?

Travel

  • We are moving to Canada. What does our 4-year-old need?
  • Does my family need anything before Hajj or Umrah?
  • I travel to Nigeria for work next month. What do I need, and is it too late?

Special health needs

  • My son is on chemotherapy. Which vaccines are safe, and when?
  • My daughter recently finished a course of steroids. Can she have her vaccines now?
  • Our baby was born early. Does the schedule change?

Pregnancy

  • Which vaccines in pregnancy protect my newborn?
  • I am 28 weeks pregnant. Is it the right time for Tdap?
  • We are planning a pregnancy. Should I check my vaccines first?

Worries and side effects

  • My child had a high fever after the last dose. Should we go ahead?
  • She has an egg allergy. Can she have the flu vaccine?
  • I have read something worrying online. Is it true?

Travelling for work, or moving abroad with family?

Tell us where you are going and when. We check the vaccines and certificates your destination asks for, what you and your children need, and the timing, using World Health Organization and destination country guidance. Weekday and weekend slots are available, often the same day.

Plan before you travel

How it works

About 3 minutes to book, and a call of 15 minutes.

  1. Pay the consultation fee

    By UPI, card or net banking.

  2. Tell us who it is for

    Your child, your pregnancy or your travel, and your questions. A photo of the vaccination card helps, if you have one.

  3. Pick a time for the video call

    The same day if a slot is free, up to 2 hours before. On Google Meet or WhatsApp video.

  4. Get your written plan

    By email or WhatsApp within 24 hours of the call, to share with your own doctor.

Fees and hours

₹300per consultation
  • A video call of 15 minutes for one child, one pregnancy or one trip
  • A written vaccine plan by email or WhatsApp
  • One follow-up question within 7 days

Brothers and sisters can be discussed on the same call if time allows. If we cannot hold the call, you get a full refund.

Call timesWeekdays: morning and afternoon slots
Written planWithin 24 hours of the call
Guidance we followIndia's National Immunization ScheduleIndian Academy of PediatricsWorld Health OrganizationCountry-specific guidance, for example US, Canada and Australia

Your specialist

Dr Nabaneeta Dash
Dr Nabaneeta Dash
Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Vaccines
Consultant (Hon), HBCHRC, New Chandigarh
8 years of experience in infectious diseases

Specialist training in infections and vaccines in children, including children with cancer and transplants, at teaching hospitals in India and Canada. Author of published research in pediatric infectious diseases.

LinkedIn Publications on Google Scholar
  1. PGIMER, ChandigarhMD PediatricsPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
  2. CMC VellorePostdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Infectious DiseasesChristian Medical College
  3. SickKids, Toronto, CanadaFellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Transplant InfectionsThe Hospital for Sick Children

Book a video consult

Three steps. Keep this page open until you have picked a time.

Pay ₹300

Tell us who it is for

Payment
The UPI transaction ID or Razorpay payment ID, if you have it.
How would you like the call?
About you
Your Meet link and written plan are sent here.
Only used if the call drops.
What is the consultation about?
Fill in one of the two.
What would you like to discuss?
Your questions
A clear photo of each page of the vaccination card, or a PDF. Up to 8 MB in total.
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Pick a time for the video call

Send step 2 first. The booking calendar opens here.

Questions about VaxLine

Do you give the vaccines?

No. We advise, and send you a written plan. Your own pediatrician, family doctor or vaccination clinic gives the vaccines. For yellow fever, the vaccine is given only at government-designated centres, and we tell you where to look.

Is this a replacement for my pediatrician?

No. It is a second, specialist opinion on vaccines. The plan is written so your own doctor can follow it, and we are happy for them to contact us with questions.

My child is unwell. Can we book?

Not for the illness itself. Please see a doctor in person. Once your child is well, we can discuss when to restart vaccines.

How soon can I get a call?

Often the same day, if a slot is free. For travel, book at least 4 to 6 weeks before you leave if you can, since some vaccines need time or more than one dose.

Which recommendations do you follow?

The National Immunization Schedule of India, the Indian Academy of Pediatrics schedule, World Health Organization guidance, other national guidance such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization, and the entry requirements of the countries you travel to. Where advice differs between sources, we explain the difference so you can decide.

Can we talk about more than one person?

One consultation covers one child, one pregnancy or one trip. Brothers and sisters can be discussed briefly on the same call if time allows; for detailed questions, please book a consultation for each.

Can the call be on WhatsApp?

Yes. Choose WhatsApp video when you book, give the number you use on WhatsApp, and pick a day and time. We confirm the time on WhatsApp, call you then, and send your written plan there. WhatsApp calls are end-to-end encrypted.

What if I cannot make the call?

You can change your time once yourself, up to 2 hours before the call, using the link in your booking email. If we have to cancel, you can choose another time or get a full refund.

Is my information private?

Yes. What you send reaches us over a secure connection and is kept in our Google Workspace account (Gmail and Google Drive), protected by two-step sign-in. Only the VaxLine specialist sees it. We use it only for your consultation, never sell it, and you can ask us to delete it. Read the Privacy policy for details.