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New Born Vaccination
My Daughter is 1 month old today. She is due for her one month vaccination. I am going to miss it as per Doctor's Assistant the schedule is very tight today and he has given me tomorrow's appointment saying that this vaccination may be delayed upto a week. Should vaccinations of new borns be delayed? If yes how much
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You can delay vaccines up to four weeks. In fact delay increases the immune response and is beneficial.
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Dr. Hithysh BM
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hello vaccination should not be dealyed too much if its delayed then not by more than a week if too much delayed then the vaccination schedule must be repeated see to it that your child doesn't miss on vaccination consult paediatrician for further evaluation and treatment.
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