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Where varicella shot is given to 15 month old...thigh or arm??
Can we can dpt boosteer after 1 week of that?
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Both site is good . But thigh is preferred
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Either site is okay...
Antero lateral aspect of thigh is preferable..
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Thigh
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Can be given on either site but thigh is better
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Either side is good.
But thigh is preferred.
Appropriate technique and asepsis is more important.
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consult for further vaccination
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Either site is okay
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booster can be given
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Thigh
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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query.
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Either site is fine . You can give dpt vaccine after a week.
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Doctors use the anterolateral thigh or the upper arm.
You can safely give a DPT booster 1 week later.
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
Thigh should be preferred
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Either site.
Csn give booster
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Dr. Kamini Mashkaria
Paediatrics
30 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Either side can be given subcutaneously.It is better to give dpt booster after 1 month.
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