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2021-12-11 05:40:41
My child's age is 23 Months. We have given first dose of Varicella vaccine ( Varilrix) on 19 Aug. When we have to second dose of Vaccine? Both doses are same or different?
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Both vaccine are same. Give next dose after 3 months

Answered2021-12-11 13:46:44

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Both doses are same. You can have the second dose now. Minimum 3 months gap is needed between 2 doses

Answered2021-12-11 05:47:15

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The second dose is same booster dose it can be given now or at the age of 4 years

Answered2021-12-11 06:23:54

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