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How Should The Vaccinations Which Remain Be Given?
My baby is 84 days old. So far I have given her BCG, DTP (2 doses) and Rotavirus (1 dose). I gave rotavirus (1st dose) with DTP (2nd dose) on 22nd September 2014. Can I give IPV 1st dose on 4th october? Can it be given in two weeks gap? Yet to give PCV. I don't want to give more than 1 injection at a time. How do I complete these vaccines? One Paediatrician said you can either give all vaccines at once or should leave a gap of 1 month. Other Paediatrician said I can give two different vaccines at any time. What shall I do?
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
In my practice I prefer all vaccines to be given on one visit ( 2-4 shots ) , but what you stated is a common concern of many parents , many wants one injection at a time, many wants no more than two in a single visit, rule is there should be a gap of minimum 4 weeks between two same vaccine say DPT 1&2 ,
two inactive different vaccines can be be given at any interval .
So my answer to you is :- yes you can safely give IPV 1st dose on 4th oct or now , Yes you can give in two weeks interval , I totally agree with your pediatrician that you can give two different vaccines at any time ( provided there are not live attenuated subcutaneous or intranasal live attenuated vaccines , in your case this in not like this )
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Take care.
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In my practice I prefer all vaccines to be given on one visit ( 2-4 shots ) , but what you stated is a common concern of many parents , many wants one injection at a time, many wants no more than two in a single visit, rule is there should be a gap of minimum 4 weeks between two same vaccine say DPT 1&2 ,
two inactive different vaccines can be be given at any interval .
So my answer to you is :- yes you can safely give IPV 1st dose on 4th oct or now , Yes you can give in two weeks interval , I totally agree with your pediatrician that you can give two different vaccines at any time ( provided there are not live attenuated subcutaneous or intranasal live attenuated vaccines , in your case this in not like this )
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Take care.
• DISCLAIMER: - All the information provided here is for information purpose only , it is not a substitute for the advice of a physician after physical examination , it is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor. This information in no way establishes a doctor-patient relationship. Before acting anything based on this information do consult your doctor. I recommend that online users seek the advice of a physician who can perform an in-person physical examination
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