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Can DPT+HEP-B+HIB+OPV be given in one sitting from the age of 1.6 months? Can TRITANRIX-HB & HIBERIX be mixed in one syringe? Check Out the Answer
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Is it necessary to give Passive immunization of Tetanus in a person under proper Active immunization coverage? Check Out the Answer
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Following BCG vaccination a child aged two and half months came with swelling in axilla and measuring around 1.5 cms the swelling 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 Bacterium for any patient? Can it be still safely used after asking for history of sulfa reaction for URTI,UTIS and travel diarrhea? Check Out the Answer
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My grandson,born Jun/01 received initial vaccinations under me before moving back to Navi Mumbai with parents;I purposefully didn't 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 Pediatrician at Vashi gave him a 3rd dose Hib!deferring MV for 1 week.It is clearly mentioned in the IAP Yellow Guide 2001 pp35 that if the age of initial 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. Check Out the Answer
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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? Check Out the Answer
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MMR vaccine from GSKL. What IAP Recommends? Are there real ADV.over MMR Vaccine available? Check Out the Answer
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What to do in a case of recurrent UTI? USG---NAD, UTI COMING EVERY 3-6 MTHS. 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? Check Out the Answer
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Dear sir/madam,when we see patient 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 manifest, especially for mumps patient? or can we immunize them. Check Out the Answer
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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? Check Out the Answer
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Dear 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. Check Out the Answer
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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 this permanent discoloration? Check Out the Answer
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How far are we to accept the new Hepatitis vaccine - Live attenuated Hepatitis A vaccine? Check Out the Answer
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After how many days we can immunize a child who had recovered from typhoid recently? Check Out the Answer
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1. Which are the live vaccines that can be given to an HIV+ positive child? 2. Government of India claims that new regulation measles vaccine is not required for measles infected child, is this right? What is the secondary attack rate of measles & diphtheria? Check Out the Answer

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