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Can DPT+HEP-B+HIB +OPV be given in one sitting from the age of i.6 months? can TRITANRIX-HB & HIBERIX be mixed in one syringe?
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Is it necessary to give Passive immunisation of Tetanus in a person under proper Active immunisation coverage.
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Following bcg vaccination a child aged two and half months comes with swelling in axilla and measuring around 1.5 cms the swlling is slightly red and seems to be non tender what should be done? What does it mean? Should we investigate the baby? The baby has no fever and is very healthy and fine with steady weight gain how safe is bactrim for any patient? Can it be still safely used after asking for history of sulfa reaction for urti , utis and travel diarrhoes?
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My grandson,born Jun/01 recevied initial vaccinations under me before moving back to Navi Mumbai with parents;I purposefully didnot start Hib at 6 wks. hoping to reduce 1 prick;as per my wishes he was taken for the 1st Hib shot at age of 7 months;took 2nd shot at 8 months;my instruction was that he will receive the booster at 16-18 mts.[total of 3];at 9 months he was taken for his MV & the Paediatrician at Vaashi gave him a 3rd dose Hib!defering MV for 1 week.It is clearly mentioned in the IAP Yellow Guide 2001 pp35 that if the age of intial Hib vaccination is 7-11 months 2 doses at monthly interval & booster at 16-18 mts.Will the unwarranted 3rd monthly dose likely to harm the infant? I suppose you will recommend the booster at usual time.
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9 months old BCG vaccination given but no scar healthy child what is your advice regarding measles vaccination in this case
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MMR vaccine from gsk.What IAP Recommends? Are there real ADV.over MMR Vaccin available?
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What to do in a case of recurrent U.T.I.? USG---NAD, Uti coming every 3-6 months. Age is 5 yrs. What will be the dose of NITROFURANTOIN? A child has been bitten by a dog(street dog)6 weeks ago. What to do? a pre-exposure or post -exposure anti rabies vaccine to be given? Is pneumo-23 vaccine needed in a child with cirrhosis of liver with huge splenomegaly?how many doses and at what interval?
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Dear sir/madam,when we see pt of chicken pox(i.p.3-7days) or mumps(incubation period of 14days) parent ask for vaccination of other siblings.should we wait till incubation period for disease to menifest,, especially for mumps pt.?or can we immunise them.
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Will the side effects of the vaccine increase should an infant receive DPT vaccine and within 15 days receive a combination vaccine along with DPT by mistake?
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D/sir My son is 5 years old.When will booster dose of DPT should be given? It is safe if it is given when my son is 6 yrs old? -Dr Tombisana Singh Rajkumar
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Can BCG vaccination be associated with bluish discoloration of the skin around the scar? If yes what is the reason for this discoloration ? Is cthis permannet discoloration?
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How far are we to accept the new Hepatitis vaccine - Live attenuated Hep. A vaccine?
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After how many days we can immunize a child who had recovered from typhoid recently.
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1...which are d live vaccines that can be given to an hiv+ child? 2...govt of india new regulation measles vaccine not required for measles infected child.right?what is the secondary attack rate of measles & diptheria?
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