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Missed vaccination
We missed our baby's 6th week vaccination due to covid situation. Now we need to go for 10 th week vaccination. My baby completed 8 weeks now. Can i go for 6th week vaccination now or should i go for 10 th week vaccinations directly. Kindly advice.
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6th week vaccination to be done first.
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Give 6th week vaccination now and subsequent vaccination at 4 wks gap...
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consult ur pediatrician for schedule
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no worries
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Dr. Ashwini Kumar
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Faridabad
Give ur 6 week vaccination now at 8 weeks
Subsequent vaccination can be given at interval of 1 month as per protocol.
Sooner u vaccinate sooner the protection starts
Rest detail schedule u can sort out with ur pediatrician on vaccination day .
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Dr. Kushang Mod
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
6 , 10 and 14 week vaccination are same vaccine of 1st ,2nd and 3rd primary dose.
You don’t need to skip dose if you missed.
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Give 6 week’s vaccination as soon as possible and 10 and 14 week vaccine after 1-1 month gap of 1st dose.
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