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Is Painful Vaccination More Effective Than Painless Vaccination?

Hello Everyone, I have one query related to the vaccination. Which type of vaccination painless or painful is recommended by Indian Pediatrician association council. I had discussion with doctor while going vaccination for my daughter according to him painful vaccination is more effective in term of increasing immunity . Could you please provide more clarity on this. With Best Regards Vijay Kaushik
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minimum pain and local reaction to toxoid is must. there is no vaccine which is completely painless. there may be little more local reaction and fever in next few hours. pain due to trauma caused by injection needle is separate. perfect technique is more important.sterilization is also important
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Is Painful Vaccination More Effective Than Painless Vaccination?

minimum pain and local reaction to toxoid is must. there is no vaccine which is completely painless. there may be little more local reaction and fever in next few hours. pain due to trauma caused by injection needle is separate. perfect technique is more important.sterilization is also important