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In India is there any vaccine available for dengue fever please give me because my son suffered last year
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Dengvaxia is the vaccine for dengue approved by FDA.
For children between 9-16yr of age who suffered a severe dengue infection previously.
3 dozes to be given 6months apart.
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since it's not a very commonly used vaccine, it's subject to availability in India.
Contact a pediatrician in your locality
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prevention from musquito bite is the best way to prevent another infection.
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