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Can Pulse Polio Immunization Be Administered To Children Regardless Of Their Routine Polio Vaccination According To The Immunization Schedule?
Question: Hi Doc, my 10 month old baby was given OPV at birth,14weeks,9months. Also IPV was given at 6 weeks,10weeks. today as part of national pulseprogram oral polio is being given should we give him that also?
Brief Answer:
Should be given.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, you should give the Pulse Polio immunization to your child irrespective of whether he has received OPV or IPV as a part of his standard immunization schedule.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards.
Should be given.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, you should give the Pulse Polio immunization to your child irrespective of whether he has received OPV or IPV as a part of his standard immunization schedule.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Hi doc, his first tooth came at 9th month. Is it normal. We give him 400 iu vitamin d everyday. Lately my mother mentioned she has heard a crackling sound few times she lifted him. Is it normal
Brief Answer:
No need to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
First tooth erupting at 9 months is completely acceptable. You need to continue giving vitamin D as mentioned. The cracking sound does not seem abnormal.
Take care.
Dr. Diptanshu Das, Pediatrician
No need to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
First tooth erupting at 9 months is completely acceptable. You need to continue giving vitamin D as mentioned. The cracking sound does not seem abnormal.
Take care.
Dr. Diptanshu Das, Pediatrician
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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