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2025-10-12 07:30:13
Do children need to take opv vaccine if they already completed ipv,since there is polio immunization drive going on today so wanted to confirm
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I totally understand your concern Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. contact me on practo or WhatsApp chat Contact number : 97012307 two nine Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology

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Hi pulse polio program done by the government is for mass and herd immunity to protect all who have and haven’t taken polio vaccine. It’s done to eradicate polio in our country.

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