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Haven’t got any ipv doses
My son is one year old now, but he haven’t got any ipv dose due to it’s unavailability . He hv got five doses of opv. I want to ask is it ok if he doesn’t get ipv or should he get at 18 months compulsorary?
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Hi Mam... Preferably give him IPV from a government hospital where it is available.. 2 doses 2 months gap.. Not Available in private hospitals... If not able to give its OK as OPV is also effective...
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