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Hello, I am father of a newly born and I want to know about the HPV vaccine. Doctors told me it is necessary to vaccinate the child to save him from future cancer risks. I am very sceptical about it and want to know what are the hpv vaccine risks?

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Hi, HPV vaccine is recommended after 10 years age. It is safe and effective and is used in the national immunization programs of many countries. In any case you can wait at the present point of time.. ... Read More

I have 32 week of pregnancy. Dr call me tab . Argihape twice a day for low amniotic fluid . So it's any risk for baby??

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My brother is 28 yr.he was not given bcg vaccine.i am worried as in media i see that indians are at low risk of corona covid19 virus of bcg vaccine but my brother was not given any vaccine since birth. I am worried pls guide

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Same risk, so wear mask, stay home, stay safe ... Read More

What precaution and medications should a person with a history of allergy to medication, and high d dimer+CRP take before vaccine? Is it advisable to take ecosprin and montelecast 1 week prior and post vaccine to reduce risk?

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Kindly consult... ... Read More

10/7/2017 dog licked my leg already small scrtched my leg. 12/7/2017 started rabies vaccine.14/7/2017 dog was die.13/8/17 complete 5does but symptom appear Sortness of birth and mild fever i am anxity now any risk

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Just don't worry nothing will happen to you. But still if symptoms come again just go to some doctor and get yourself checked. Otherwise no risk so don't worry ... Read More

Baby age 16 month. Last flu vaccine was on 7th month but as this year flu season is coming, can we give him booster flu vaccine? As per vaccine chart, flu vaccine is in 24 month. Please advise.

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Annual flu vaccine advised every year till 5 years of age ... Read More

My 5 m old fell from cot.ct brain done.some doctor told ct exposure is dangerous for baby,it increases cancer risk,pls clarify about it

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No,it doesn't,in any case,it's a mandatory investigation for head injury. ... Read More

Hepatitis A1 vaccine for one year old baby . Weight assignment for baby. Body Check up

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Unclear question Meet a pediatrician to get vaccination ... Read More

After recovering from covid on 24rth April, I had a check up in which I had very high Ige levels, 460+, and CRP 10 mg/l. I have a history of negative reaction to medication, how soon can I take the vaccine, and what medication can be taken prior and post to avoid allergy to the vaccine? Should I do some blood tests before taking the vaccine.

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Take vaccine after 90 days ... Read More

My baby boy born on 30/12/2017 and due to jaundice he got his first BCG vaccine on 11/01/2018 ( 12 days late). Then he got his second vaccine on 22/02/2018. Now kindly tell me when he should get his third vaccine ?

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It's due now, take asap. it's second dose of DPT and other vaccines together. ... Read More

Hi doctor, my baby is 3.5 months old and his vaccination is scheduled on 27th June. There is also a polio drive on Sunday. Should I give the polio drops during the drive, or skip this round and give them in the next drive? Is it okay to continue the scheduled vaccination as planned, or should I postpone it

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You must give pulse polio drops even if your child is fully vaccinated. Check this out: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaANdT6SDQY/?igsh=MWN6MzMzdW0xYW5oYw== ... Read More

My 3.5-month-old baby received her 15-week vaccination on 8th May. Around 2-3 days later, I noticed a hard lump at the injection site on one thigh. The lump is bigger than a pea in size. There is no redness, swelling, warmth, discharge, or pain when I touch it, and my baby does not seem uncomfortable when the area is touched. She is otherwise activ

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Such lumps may take a few weeks and sometimes even 1–2 months to gradually soften and disappear. No specific treatment is usually needed. Avoid pressing or massaging the area. You may observe for now ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I took rabies intradermal vaccine. After vaccination little vaccine with red dot blood came out. After vaccination the guy who gave medicine rub and touch my vaccination site. I asked there is little bleb so another guy touched my puncture site also. Now i am worried they giving many vaccines to many patients their hand surely contam

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Hii Hiv usually spread via using same syringe in multiple patient. So need to worry ... Read More

Hello everyone. My baby will complete 6 months tomorrow. We have given her government vaccines in Telangana state. Are government vaccines enough for her ? Or else we should give her extra vaccines which are provided by private clinics. If yes. Can you please tell me what vaccine should be given at a private clinic. At present she received 14 weeks

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Government vaccines cover essential protection, but private clinics offer additional vaccines for broader coverage. At 6 months, the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) recommends the Influenza (Flu) a ... Read More

Which is a good vaccine, private clinic doctor's vaccine or government vaccine? My baby is 1+ months old.

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Greetings both are the same,but in private hospitals we do have some optional vaccination ... Read More

My baby girl is 20months old and her birth weight is 2.3kg . Can we give rsv vaccine,Kindly suggest. When to give the vaccine and whom to be given

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Can take .. Flu vaccine ... Read More

I was licked by a street dog, close to my open wound. Not sure if it was in close proximity or actually on it. I ignored it earlier and didn't take any vaccination. Its almost 12 days now. The dog is completely fine and doesn't look it was rabid one. Even i have no symptoms up till now. Am i at the risk of rabies. Also if i get the vaccine now, wi

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As 10 days have already past post exposure and as per your statement dog is healthy , there is no need for ARV ... Read More

Baby got 1.5 months vaccine, spits of milk after 2 hrs of vaccine...does it related to vaccine or it is normal..is anything to wry about it...

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Hi, It’s common for babies of this age to spit up milk sometimes, and it’s not because of the vaccine. Their digestive system is still developing, and mild reflux after feeding is normal. — Dr. Ajay ... Read More

Hello, My baby is 6 month old and has suddenly developed fever 100.8. She had influenza vaccine this morning. It is 2.20 am right now and we have given crocin drops 1 ml at 1.30 am as prescribed by her pediatrician. Her head is still warm to touch but she is sleeping. She was active throughout the day as well.. Can we do sponging of baby's head ri

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Yes sponging always helps whenever baby temperature does not fall down even after medicine ... Read More

I have missed 9 month vaccine...And i m giving vaccine in government hospital.. she is now one year what should i do now ??? Should i give vaccine of 9 month aur 12 month

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Please consult a Paediatrician in your area. You should go with the record of all the vaccinations done so far. He will guide you on the future course of action. ... Read More

Hello doctor My baby was given prevenar 13 and hexaxim at 6 weeks. But now in 10th week they gave synflorix and infanrix hexa as the other two were not available. Is anything need to worry. I saw prevenar 13 is better. Which one should i give next? Please reply

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It is ok if prevenar 13 is not available. Prevenar is little more effective but it's better to take than not taking the vaccine on time. Infanrix hexa and hexaxim are equally effective ... Read More

Hi...My baby is 2 nad half month old and I have taken HPV vaccine..Can I breastfeed the baby immediately after taking HPV vaccine..is this safe??

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

My baby had a severe cough and phlegm when he was 4 months old, he got admitted into the hospital for 2 days and again he caught cold and cough in 8th month but it reduced with the medicine. Now he is about to complete the 10th month by 22nd November and got a cough and phlegm again. We are giving him nebulization at home and using the doctor sugg

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Flu vaccine can be used anytime after 6 months, Schedule and doses will be decided on visit to Pediatrician. It will protect mainly from the virus ‘Influenza’. Unfortunately there are many other virus ... Read More

Hello today my baby got her 2 nd schedule vaccines... the technician gave her total 5 vaccines but They are supposed to give only 3 vaccines... they have given 2 vaccines more by mistake... they gave FIPV AND PCV unnecessarily extra to baby ( they have given that vaccines one month ago only) now I'm worried 🙁 is it ok to take 2 more vacci

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IPV and PCV vaccine both have doses which have to be given at 1.5 months 2.5 months and 3.5 months. Not sure how they have given 5 vaccines. Please post more details. At 1.5 months baby is usually giv ... Read More

My baby boy is 9.5 months old and THE DOCTOR has given first dose of MMR( private doc) on monday now the other two vaccine pvc and ipv is left . These two (pcv,ipv) we want from govt. How much gaps of days between mmr and (ipv,pcv) should. E and on which side of thigh (pcv,ipv) should delivered. Can we give on wednesday

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We give different vaccines either on the same day or with a gap of 1month. No fixed side for these vaccinations ... Read More

Hi Doctor, My daughter of 1 month 1 week old(5 weeks) having vaccination to be done after 1 week that is at 6 weeks of age for her . Can I give a vaccination for her at 5 weeks . How many days before or how many days after can I give vaccination for my baby. Please suggest . Thank you so much.

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After 6 weeks of age ... Read More

My 10 month baby got a cold.. and tomorrow we have a planned vaccine. Is it ok to give her.. her due vacation - MR1, PCV booster, fipv3, vitamin A

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Yes u can give ... Read More

Hi I am 20 weeks of pregnant, after two times miscarriage I conceive at third time with high risk pregnancy , while anomaly scan - unilateral cleft lip and palate got detected rest everything are normal, I have also done quadruple test and test results came as low risk , now doctor suggested to do AMNIOCENTESIS but I am not feeling comfortable con

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Currently in the 4th month of a very high risk pregnancy due a large myoma I do night shifts and I am sleep deprived sleeping pattern is highly affected. Is that going to affect the baby and I don't feel the baby yet. Please advise. I am always stressed about not getting enough sleep

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I already have a high risk pregnancy with large myoma currently 11 weeks about to end I have gall stones and grade 1 fatty liver as well will that affect the baby during delivery will be life threatening to me and baby ?

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Gall stone and fatty liver as such have no impact during delivery. But myoma can be problematic. It depends on site, size and number of myomas ... Read More

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