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Pulse polio for 4 years old
My son is 4 years old. Can he skip pulse polio for this year which is scheduled on 17th, January, 2021?
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Why to skip...wherever u go u can have it...is there any specific reason?
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Pulse polio is for all children 0 to 5 years. Although individual child will not be affected by skipping but maximum number of children must be given polio vaccine so that herd immunity can be developed to prevent spread of infection.
By the way why you want to skip.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
No. You must give polio drops without fail.
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Dr. Anjali Bartakke
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25 yrs exp
Pune
This year Pulse polio is being suspended because of Covid vaccination. If the child has taken previous doses of Polio it can be skipped. Nothing to worry
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