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IPV vaccination
My baby is of 4 months, till now we didn't provided IPV, Because of non availability of dose. But now doctor avaoided to give, because they said OPV and IPV both are same. And its already 4 month, not provided initially at the age 1 and 1/2 month. Due to this reason they avaoided. What i am asking is opv is enough or should i consult other doctor for IPV also.
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IPV is not available with private doctors currently. Visit a government or municipal hospital for the same. IPV is of course better than OPV
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Dr. Sreedhar RS
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Hi...IPV is better than OPV ... however it is not available in private practice ...so pls go to nearby government hospital for IPV ...
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