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Can dose of Dtap be changed to DPT
I got the Hexaxim vaccination in 6 weeks and then easy six vaccincation in 10 weeks but for 14 weeks doctor recommended DPT + Hib+ Hep B.
I am confused as to why the docter changed from Dtap 3 to DPT instead
Please advise wheather is it recommended to change like that
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Dr. Ashwini Kumar
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Faridabad
Better to give easy 6 or hexaxim at 14 weeks rather than minus polio vaccine combination (i.e DPT+Hib+Hep b).
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Dr. Lokanadha Reddy
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13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Its better to give the same brand or components once it was given unless it is no where available
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Dr. Sandeep K Sukumaran
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4 yrs exp
Kannur
It will bebetter to continue the schedule with hexaxim itself at 14weeks
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