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Side effect of meningococcal vaccine

My son is 3 year8 months old .Can I given him meningococcal vaccine. In his early years he got meningitis vaccine.As I searching google I found that meningococcal vaccine given in 11 or 12 years old.So please suggest me.

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A proper consultation & discussion of your medical condition will be required . You can take online appointment via practo. ...  Read More

Hello Dr. I need ur advise. My baby will turn 2 years on 5th January. Dr. Suggested meningococcal vaccine. Is it necessary vaccine, should I give my child that vaccine? Please help🙏🏻

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It is not routinely recommended by Indian academy of pediatrics for all children. It is advised only for high risk children who have other problems like heart disease etc and also if the disease is co ...  Read More

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My son who is is 17 yrs old is required by his University to get a meningococcal vaccination done. My question is which is the most effective one for this vaccine and then how many doses are required? Thank you for your response

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MCV4 is the preferred vaccine for most people, if it is not available when it's time for the vaccination, MPSV4 can be used. ...  Read More

I had my first injection of meningococcal B vaccine (Bexsero) 3 days ago and need to get my second injection in a month's time. Today I had a meningococcal ACWY vaccine injection (Nimenrix), and usually only one injection of Nimenrix is needed. I read that having certain vaccinations in a close amount of time can make the body's immune response les

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Hi Sir/Madam, Is it recommended for a 3 year kid to take Meningococcal vaccination? Please advise....

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Dear parents, Meningococcal vaccine is recommended only to certain high risk group of children, during outbreaks & international travellers, Including students going for study abroad & tr ...  Read More

Hi.my daughter is more than 2years it is necessary or compulsory to give meningococcal vaccines ?because it is not available near by hospitals.what are benifits and side effects for this.

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Should give it Whenever it comes ...  Read More

Hi, my son will turn 4 years old in July 2020, We didn't give any meningococcal vaccine till now, is it necessary now or can I get it done when he turns 11 years old.

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It can b given after 2 yrs of age....sooner the better ...  Read More

Hi, My daughter has been vaccinated with 1 dose of meningococcal vaccine at the age of 1 year..The doctor did not tell me that there are 2 doses ,one at 9 months and 2nd at 1 year. When shall I get her vaccinated for the second dose now. The doc told me that 2 doses of meningococcal are given in areas where this disease is more prevelant. What sha

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Take the second dose now. Protection will be good. It's important to take the second dose. Delay is acceptable. Meningococcal disease is a very serious disease. If you can pay for the vaccine, don't m ...  Read More

Is meningococcal vaccine is mandatory to be given to 2 year old kid, why it should be given or what is the purpose ? Please let us know Thanks in advance.

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This vaccine is not compulsory vaccine it is an optional vaccine which is given after 9 months of age ...  Read More

My son turns 1 year old on 6.03.2025.his meningococcal conjugate vaccine first dose was done on 06.01.2025 ...also his hepatitis a vaccine is scheduled for 06.03.2025 ...his pediatrician said it's okay to have meningococcal conjugate vaccine in the 13th month which is 06.04.2025 ...is it okay to ha e it a month late ? As I have read it has to be co

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Yes it's okay ...  Read More

I take rabies vaccine intradermal 4 injection for cat scratch in June but i smoke weed 3times regular for anxiety and i have addiction of masturbation i did this during vaccine course and after vaccination for months does this reduce vaccine effectiveness should I take vaccine again I'm really worried.. I keep thinking if vaccine didn't work for re

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Hi!.It is appreciated that you have completed the doses of rabies vaccine.Regarding your concerns of smoking weed and masturbation,No it does not affect the efficacy of vaccine.So you need not worry a ...  Read More

I took rabues vaccine whole course in febuary month after that i took rabies vaccine again in may month because of sratch of dog and i took 5 vaccine in one month of may and yesterday i got bite by dog again should i have to take vaccine again

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Today I got my daughter -4yr old vaccinated with menactra vaccine as per paediatric..Later I read that it's not recommended in India and it has side effects.I am worried that whether it was correct decision if it is recommended for only high risk children?

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It's not routinely advised in India because the disease burden caused by meningococcal infection at present is only 3% in India.So considering the cost effectiveness it's not advised on regular basis. ...  Read More

My 10 month baby got a cold.. and tomorrow we have a planned vaccine. Is it ok to give her.. her due vacation - MR1, PCV booster, fipv3, vitamin A

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Yes u can give ...  Read More

My daughter took vaccine vaxiflu 14/2/24. Tomorrow we are going to abroad, can she take vaxiflu or typhoid vaccine tomorrow? We are going to leave India , so can't wait for 2-3 more days. Please guide me.

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12th can be earliest not early then that ...  Read More

Which MMR vaccine is best Tresivac or Priorix Pls suggest .. Tresivac is by serum institute and Priorix is of gsk

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Both same Content and everything wise Priorix better if travelling abroad ...  Read More

In August 2023 I had covid 2nd time.In September I had Dengue.Should I take the pneumonia influenza vaccine and the 3rd dose of covid vaccine now.I have already take 2 vcovid vaccines in 1st in January 2022 and 2nd in May 2022.I am a teacher and in constant touch with children whom I often found coughing.Also the covid cases are rising in India.

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Please look after your fever. It seems you are becoming a cocktail of all types of viral infections. Your further vaccination schedule should be postponed for the time being. ...  Read More

After 2yrs single dose Meningococcal Vaccine has to given...Which brand will be best Menveo or Menactra ?? Pls Suggest... And which is best health drink to be given from 2yrs between Nangrow, Enfagrow, Horlicks Growth Plus or Pediasure. Also for deworming which medicine can be given and pls mention the dosage.

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Both vaccines are at par. Choose according to availability and pricing. A proper well balanced diet is important. No health drink is advised. They have high sugar content, so best avoided. Syp Zente ...  Read More

Hello sir and mam, I forgot to give my baby vaccine on 9 month. Now she is 10 months and weight is 6 kg. Doctor said she is not gaining weight. So can i give vaccine or not please suggest. 🙏🏻 Can low weight cause problems?

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Greetings yes u can give ...  Read More

Sir/Mam can we take tetanus vaccine,during the doses of rabies vaccine.currently we have taken 4th doses of rabies vaccine.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Hi doctors 5 year vaccine My kid got dtp and varicella vaccine on 21 June and mmr is pending as kid is not well Dr told me to take mmr one month later I. E on 22 July . Can I give her vaccine now.? As is it safe to go for vaccine such late??

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No minimum gap between 2 vaccine is 4 week..give it after one month ...  Read More

A stray dog sniffed my hand. Is it required to take a vaccine? It did not bite or harm me in any way

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Connect please ...  Read More

Ho doctor, I am travelling to mauritius with mine wife for 7 days in coming week. I just wanted to if we need any sort of vaccine before travelling to mauritius.. We are both vaccinated with covid vaccine.. I have not taken booster yet but wife has taken. And please suggest some emergency medicine needs to carry as precautions.. Thanks. Praveen

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Need few details Kindly consult ...  Read More

My baby 5 years got vaccine she has fever i gave paracetmol 250mg not decrease fever can give meftal to baby

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U can continue giving proper dose of paracetamol every six hourly. Fever will be there for 48 hours. Do tepid sponging. ...  Read More

My daughter is 10 months old. Today we put 9th month mmr and pcv vaccine in govt hospital . We are planning to put influenza vaccine 1st dose to her in pvt hospital. Can you tell me when to put influenza vaccine? How many days gap between 9th month vaccine and influenza vaccine?

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Ok mam I have asked about tetanus vaccine you told very less chance what it mean mam like few people will get tetanus like other or people who taken vaccine will experience very less serious symptoms

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Depends on last dose of vaccination and type of injury for any child or individual. Severe injury or badly contaminated wound: inj TT and Tetglob both Mod injury or wound: Inj TT Minor injury: no trea ...  Read More

My 2.5 month old daughter has been vaccinated for 75 days today in government hospital in Chennai. The nurse told that this does not cover rotavirus vaccine but we have vaccinated for 45 days in private hospital which had the rota virus vaccine...Should I now put the rotavirus vaccine ?

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Confirm with nurse once again. Rotavirus is now part of national immunisation programme, hence it should be available at Government hospital. ...  Read More

My mom at age 12 in her schooling vaccinated with Whooping cough vaccine and that didn't go well for her. She got whooping cough the very next day because of the vaccine shot and suffered for almost 6 months with it in a very severe condition. After that experience she never had another vaccine in her life. And now she is deeply sceptical about get

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Covid vaccination is usually safe ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, Today when I walking, a bat came very near to me flying. Not sure if it touched me or not. Should I take vaccine.

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No. You need not take vaccine. The spread of Rabies is through saliva and bite. Not by touching. In your case even touch was not there. ...  Read More

Having mild cold can i take vaccine.

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Take LCZ ...  Read More

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