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Why Supply Of Pentaxim Vaccine Is Stopped And Can It Be Given From Any Other Place?
Hi Doctor,Good Morning, Last Saturday I went to give second dose of pentaxim Vaccine to my 10 month daughter, But pentaxim injection is not available any where in banglore, when I enquired about that, Pharmacist told that supply is stopped, May I know the reason for stop in supply of Pentaxim vaccine, If I get the Pentaxim injection from any other place, Is that safe to give to my daughter, Please reply me Regards,Vimal
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Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Pentoxime is very much available.
The pharmacist may not be having stock.
You can get it from any place,but cold chain has to be maintained.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Pentoxime is very much available.
The pharmacist may not be having stock.
You can get it from any place,but cold chain has to be maintained.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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