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Is Pulse polio drop required after IPV?
Hi,
My 3 year old child has been immunized as per the recommendations of the pediatrician.
She was given 4 - IPV doses and around 6 OPV doses in the past 3 years.
Is there still a need to go for the OPV pulse polio drive? We are a bit concerned due to the coronavirus situation hence asking else would have got it done with any hesitation.
Regards,
Sahil
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Yes it required. Pulse polio drive is giving oral polio vaccine depending upon strain of poliomyelitis case detection. This is not regular vaccine. It is vaccine made to order depending upon the new case detected They find the strain and make vaccine to protect children from that particular strain.
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Every time pulse polio drive is on, you must give the dose even though baby has received all required doses.
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Take pulse polio..
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Hello, yes all children below 5 yrs of age should be given polio drops in national pulse polio program.
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Greetings it's advisable to take pulse polio immunization. Usually local schools and institutions will have the campaign
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Dr. Rahul Kamble
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11 yrs exp
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All children below 5years of age need to get polio Vaccinated on all national immunization schedule irrespective of their previous immunization status.
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