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2020-10-30 12:39:46
Hello.. Pls suggest if I should get my 9 months old baby vaccinated for Meningococcal. Is it really required when we are living in India and not planning to go abroad.?
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Meningococcal is not compulsory but if you are economically affordable then you should give it....
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in india meningococcal meningitis cases common but in some are its more common...
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worth to give...

Answered2020-10-30 15:56:06

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Hi. Meningococcal vaccine is not a mandatory vaccine
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If cases of meningitis is more common in your city, please vaccinate the child. We do see meningococcal meningitis in our country.

Answered2020-10-30 12:42:33

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