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My son is 5years old. I want to give 5years vaccines but I missed his vaccine card . without card can I get his vaccine

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Yes, ask your pediatrician for the same, ...  Read More

I have not taken any vaccine in my childhood besides polio drops . I am very worried . What other vaccines I must take at this age ?

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There is a list... consult in private chat window ...  Read More

Which vaccines are better for health? Covaccine or covishield? Is any person take vaccine? Any common side effects have vaccines?

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Both vaccines are equally good and effective as well. You can have anyone Most common Side effects of any live vaccine is mild Fever for weakness ...  Read More

I have got a monkey in my home as pet and want to vaccinate her. what are the vaccines needed can anyone help me?

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Monkeys need to b vaccinated against rabies..n kindly visit to a doctor who will guide u regarding vaccination of monkey usually in India vaccines are available for dogs n cats but against rabies a mo ...  Read More

Having mild cold can i take vaccine.

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Take LCZ ...  Read More

Can i take vaccine 5 days before, during or after your periods . Is it safe to take vaccine during periods.

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It is safe to take vaccine during periods. ...  Read More

I had fever last 10 days ago please tell me I am able to take vaccine or not... because now I am ok .

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In this pandemic . Every fever is considered as Covid symptoms unless proved otherwise. You can take vaccine after 14 from the onset of fever. ...  Read More

My sister is suffering by cough and snizzing since last one day. Otherwise she does not have any other problems. In this situation can she take vaccine?

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Yes I still advice the same what about fever ...  Read More

Actually last week i completed rabies vaccine dose. So can i take covid vaccine ? what time gap between covid vaccine and rabies vaccine. so pls help me

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At least 4-6 weeks gap required ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, Is there any other vaccine for 11 year old Children to protect them until Covid vaccine is rolled out for children ??

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Hi. There is no covid vaccine for children, only regular hand wash, mask and social distancing. ...  Read More

I am taking booster doses after exposure to a cat. I received a 0.5 mL( abhyrab) dose on day 0. On day 3, I couldn't get the same vaccine brand, so I received a different brand was Rabivax-S 1 mL. Both are Vero cell rabies vaccines. Is it safe to take them this way?harm ful for immunity??

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5 din pehle park me meri 2 saal ki beti kutte ke pass ekale chali gyi thi aur uski tale chu rhi thi mera 3.5 year old beta wahi par tha. Jab maine dekha to uske hand wash kra di thi Ghar aake dikhi to ek bht halka chota sa scratch uske haath pe tha but wo confirm nhe tha ki dog ne kiya ya pehle se tha. Local doctor ko check karai to vaccine ki advi

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

I have visited fruit vendors for shopping there was rush in that market and many street dogs were Roming.. I was purchasing something and one street dog pass by me very close.. Also I am not aware if that street dog was sniffing or something... In this situation do I need to take rabies vaccine??? (I did not get any scratch or bite... But not aware

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Forget about any vaccination. You are safe. ...  Read More

Hi My daughter is 6 years 9 months old We gave her flu shot on 5th June 2025. As her schools are re opening on 3rd June 26 we plan to give her flu shot for this year around 10 days in advance? Is that ok? As we have mostly given her Fluquadri in the past but this time hospital told they have Influvac in stock.Which vaccine is better?Should we wait

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Greetings Yes, vaccinating around May 24th, 2026, is an appropriate timeline as it allows the necessary two weeks to develop full immunity before school starts.Both Fluquadri and Influvac Tetra are h ...  Read More

Is it compulsory to get hpv vaccine for girls...if yes at what age and which vaccine is better ... Doctors please suggest.

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Hpv vaccine 9 to 45 yr age group ...  Read More

I got full arv course done in 2024 april then i take boster dose my last booster dose was 15 days earlier on day 0 and 3, my question is that i take care of two street puppy who is with me since the birth but they live on a empty plot near me they are 45 days old now but from the last 5-7 days the started biting me and when i pickup theils nails sc

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Get your rabies antibody titre test done if below the safe level then take anti rabies vaccination course and get the puppies vaccinated for anti rabies once they are 3 months of age ...  Read More

I got my full anti rabies vaccine Last dose 4th on 15 may 2026 I got bit by dog today again on leg And i have typhoid fever Is arv full effective during my typhoid infection fever During my infection Or i need to start over arv

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Hi I have very much OCD and overthinking. Today I took tetanus vaccine single dose vaccine but it kept out of fridge for 16-17 minutes and I was holding vaccine my hand was also sweating and temperature is 43 degree so because vaccine kept out for 16-17 minutes will it still give protection for 6 months ?

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Yes, the tetanus vaccine will still work. Being out of the fridge for 15–17 minutes, even in warm weather, does not usually affect its effectiveness. It should still provide proper protection. ...  Read More

My baby took two MCV (meningococcal) Vaccines with gap 2 months 10 days (Age - 10 months and 12 months). Later I heard the gap should be 3 months. I am a bit worried if the vaccine will not work for my baby or if there is any side effects. Please suggest.

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Meningococcal vaccination second dose gap of 2 months third dose gap of 6months of 1 st dose fever and chills withmuscle pain might be nothing to be worried ...  Read More

In the place of bcg vaccine after 8 months I see it's swelling and reddish in colour. Little scared of what is happening. Is it normal?

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BCG vaccine site can occasionally become slightly swollen or reddish even months later due to local immune reaction/scar healing. Usually it settles on its own. Avoid squeezing or applying creams. Ple ...  Read More

My 3.5-month-old baby received her 15-week vaccination on 8th May. Around 2-3 days later, I noticed a hard lump at the injection site on one thigh. The lump is bigger than a pea in size. There is no redness, swelling, warmth, discharge, or pain when I touch it, and my baby does not seem uncomfortable when the area is touched. She is otherwise activ

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Such lumps may take a few weeks and sometimes even 1–2 months to gradually soften and disappear. No specific treatment is usually needed. Avoid pressing or massaging the area. You may observe for now ...  Read More

Moving to Bangalore from Houston, TX, USA. I wanted to know the list of vaccines that are recommended for ~3 month old. Baby's DOB is 27/02/2026. He has got DTaP-IPV-Hib-HepB (Vaxelis), PCV20 (Prevnar 20), and RV5 (RotaTeq) on 30/4/2026. Are there any other vaccines needed.

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Hello, The vaccines are given as per the schedule and all vaccines are covered You have the vaccines at 2.5months and 3.5months so make sure both vaccines are given ...  Read More

I had got my kid vaccinated last year on 28th March 2025 for first shot of Hepatitis -A vaccine the next due date was in September 2025 but we missed. Can we get her vaccinated now for second dose or we need to restart vaccination again? If we get her vaccinated now will it develop immunity against disease?

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Restart the schedule ...  Read More

I had asked a question recently and that question was "If a person had dog saliva on their clothes or skin from a dog barking about 1 minute earlier, and that saliva somehow got transferred from that person into my eyes or a cut on my face, would this be considered an exposure?" Many doctors said that this counts as an exposure and that vaccinatio

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Hpv vaccine: whats the process, tests required and their prices for getting HPV vaccine for my sibling who is part of my corporate plan.

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Consult for your questions please. ...  Read More

I was given complete dosage of hepatitis B vaccine 20 years ago ?? I am 24 years old .Do I need to take Hepatitis B Vaccine again or Hepatitis B vaccine gives lifelong protection.

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Get your serum titre done..generally its sufficient. ...  Read More

I took Hepatitis B vaccine 21years ago, do I still have its antibodies . Please tell ?? I am now 24 years old , I took the vaccine when I was only 2-3 years old .

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You can get "Anti-HBs" titre (also called HBs antibodies) to know the current status. If adequate antibodies are present - no need to do anything further. If titre is less than desirable value - u may ...  Read More

Hi My first dose on 26 may 2025 i complete my 4 dose 26 may 29 may 2june 23 june On 3 may 2026 got licked by dog what to do take booster or full course.

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Since you completed rabies vaccine in 2025, you only need: Just 2 Booster Doses • Day 0 – Take 1st dose today • Day 3 – Take 2nd dose No RIG injection needed ...  Read More

If I take the 2nd dose of anti-rabies vaccine for re-exposure in the morning, and then a dog bites me at night causing bleeding, do I need an extra dose?

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Not needed , just continue with your shedule , if it is category-3 wound -just give anti rabies immunoglobulins arround the wound ...  Read More

I take care of street dogs on regular basis,last time i had taken booster dose is almost 3-5 months ago and its only 1 shot of ARV and my 5 dose of vaccine is taken on 2023-2024 i dont remember,so my question for now is one female stray has given birth to 3 puppies they are almost 1 months old when i pick them up their my wrist and hand got tiny sc

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Go for vaccination. There is lot of cases regarding this now a days.for safer side please go for booster doses . ...  Read More

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