Suggest Dosage For Pentaxim Vaccine

Posted on Wed, 26 Jul 2017

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Wed, 26 Jul 2017 Answered on

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Question : While giving pentaxim vaccination to my baby (3.5m old), a few drops leaked out and only a couple of drops (1-2 drops) were injected to my baby. The nurse/doctor said it's OK. Only 1 drop is enough. Is it really enough?

Answered by Dr. Arun (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Needs re dose

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
No, she is wrong.
Your child won't get required protection with remaining medicine.
Better to get revaccinated .
One more dose will not be harmful, infact will protect well.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards.
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj