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Query on BCG vaccine

2025-01-03 08:02:23
My 5 month old is not vaccinated with BCG vaccine. Is it still possible to give the BCG vaccine? Till when it can be given?
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Yes it can be given now. Govt schedule allows it to be given till 1year and IAP recommends till 5years
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Get your child vaccinated as soon as possible and do take other vaccines also as per schedule
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Vaccinate your child on time to build his immunity against vaccine preventable diseases

Answered2025-01-04 05:46:45

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Please give as soon as possible. Do not wait any longer, even though it can be given till 5 years of age. TB is endemic in India, and whatever protection you can get from BCG, you should take it.

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Ideally it should be given as soon as possible after birth. Can  be give up to 5 year of age.
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visit nearest Pediatrician

Answered2025-01-03 08:49:01

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Yes can be taken

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Yes U can give till 1 year of age

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Yes can be taken Take as early as possible

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Its ok we can upto 5 yrs of age But ideally it better to give within 1 week

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Yes it can be given

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

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Yes .till 5 years of age .

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