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G6PD Baby, Want To Know Which Vaccinations Should Be Given. Guidance?

My son is due for vaccinations and I am curious about what vaccines to give and to avoid. He is a G6PD baby. He is almost 7 mos and we tried to feed him with Cerelac with traces of soy in it in very small amounts. So far, he is not showing any signs of difficulty. When would any symptom appear in cases where soy has been the cause?
posted on Fri, 14 Jun 2013
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Pediatrician,  's  Response
Hi,

Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.

As such G6PD is not a contraindication for any vaccination.

You can give all recommended, routine vaccination as per the schedule.

Coming to food, there is no problem with G6PD.

There is a list of chemicals, house hold material, and drugs which have to be avoided their exposure to the child.

You can get the list from your doctor.

Use any medication with the prescription of his regular pediatrician who knows his G6PD status.

Inform to new doctors if there is shift or referral for any condition.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards.
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Pediatrician,  Dr. Vikash Kumar Kedia's  Response
G6PD deficiency is not a contraindication to any vaccine.such babies needs to be avoided of certain medicines and chemicals, whose list you can get from your doctor.dont give any medicine to your child without expert consultation.if you follow this simple rule you will never be in problem.
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G6PD Baby, Want To Know Which Vaccinations Should Be Given. Guidance?

Hi, Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic. As such G6PD is not a contraindication for any vaccination. You can give all recommended, routine vaccination as per the schedule. Coming to food, there is no problem with G6PD. There is a list of chemicals, house hold material, and drugs which have to be avoided their exposure to the child. You can get the list from your doctor. Use any medication with the prescription of his regular pediatrician who knows his G6PD status. Inform to new doctors if there is shift or referral for any condition. Hope I have answered your query. Regards.