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Is Oral Polio Vaccine Given More Than Once In A Year Unsafe?
Question: Hi,
We have given polio vaccine as per schedule with our pediatrician. Also we have given vaccine during the last drive by government (month back). Now there is a drive again by government and they are asking us to give him polio vaccine. is it ok to give?
We have given polio vaccine as per schedule with our pediatrician. Also we have given vaccine during the last drive by government (month back). Now there is a drive again by government and they are asking us to give him polio vaccine. is it ok to give?
Brief Answer:
Please go ahead and give it today also
Detailed Answer:
Hi...this is a must for all kids younger than 5 years old in XXXXXXX Please go ahead and give it today too. This is pulse polio immunization and is imperative to be given to the kid even though he had last month.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Please go ahead and give it today also
Detailed Answer:
Hi...this is a must for all kids younger than 5 years old in XXXXXXX Please go ahead and give it today too. This is pulse polio immunization and is imperative to be given to the kid even though he had last month.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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