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Is It Harmful If Polio Drops Is Given Twice In A Week To A Child?
Question: my 2yrs 4 months old daughter was given polio drops twice in a week due to ignorance of the health worker. Is it harmfull ?
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
It is not harmful if polio drops were given twice in a week to your daughter.
Pulse polio is recommended to be given to every child below 5 years of age even if they are have received their regular dose. Thereby children are given doses a number of times in a year and has not been reported to cause any harm. So be rest assured that your daughter will not be harmed.
I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction. Please feel free to revert back in case you need any clarification.
Wishing your daughter all the best.
Regards,
RKK
Thanks for your query.
It is not harmful if polio drops were given twice in a week to your daughter.
Pulse polio is recommended to be given to every child below 5 years of age even if they are have received their regular dose. Thereby children are given doses a number of times in a year and has not been reported to cause any harm. So be rest assured that your daughter will not be harmed.
I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction. Please feel free to revert back in case you need any clarification.
Wishing your daughter all the best.
Regards,
RKK
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