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Query on BCG vaccine
My 5 month old is not vaccinated with BCG vaccine. Is it still possible to give the BCG vaccine?
Till when it can be given?
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Yes it can be given now.
Govt schedule allows it to be given till 1year and IAP recommends till 5years
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Get your child vaccinated as soon as possible and do take other vaccines also as per schedule
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Vaccinate your child on time to build his immunity against vaccine preventable diseases
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Please give as soon as possible. Do not wait any longer, even though it can be given till 5 years of age.
TB is endemic in India, and whatever protection you can get from BCG, you should take it.
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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Ideally it should be given as soon as possible after birth.
Can be give up to 5 year of age.
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visit nearest Pediatrician
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Dr. Rewati Sharma
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Faridabad
Yes can be taken
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
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U can give till 1 year of age
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
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8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Yes can be taken
Take as early as possible
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Its ok we can upto 5 yrs of age
But ideally it better to give within 1 week
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Dr. Jyothi
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2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes it can be given
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Yes .till 5 years of age .
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