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2025-02-19 20:43:32
My son at 6 weeks got vaccine with Dtap. Now I heard from people saying that it's immunity is not long lasting. Is this true? Or False At 10, 14 weeks and booster dose can I switch to dtwp i.e whole cell pertusis vaccine
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No ma’am, you cannot switch the vaccine Don’t worry it provides protection since booster doses are given at 15 months and 4 to 6 years also

Answered2025-02-20 08:03:17

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Don't heard people Listen to us Both are equal in term of immunity

Answered2025-02-20 14:07:19

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Can switch But immunity is the same. Price and pain are the difference

Answered2025-02-20 10:23:26

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