Adolescent Followup & Vaccinations

Health Q&A
Gap required between MCV vaccine

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.

Swelling in the place of bcg vaccine

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?

Need help with query

Hi My baby boy  aged 3 years having very itchy prickly heat.he continuosly itches the area.it has spread all.over the body. He is feeling very much uncomfortable Please help what to do ?

About red rashesh like chicken pox

My daughter is 15 months old and 2 days after the vaccination of Varilrix and Priorix vaccine sudden red rashes  appear on legs and hand and she has 98.1 fever is that any serious...? Please tell me ASAP.. Thanks in advance

Vaccination necessary for pet dog bit

Hi my toddler had a pet dog / scratch bite ( not sure) at my mothers place,pet dog had all rabies vaccination sharing both photos of vaccination card of dog,and scratches or bite from dog

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Doctors
Dr. Louis Robert Polster - Adolescent Medicine Physician
Dr. Louis Robert Polster Adolescent Medicine Physician (Medical School, Undergraduate, Medical degree, DO, Medical Education, Graduated) 58 years experience Eastglen Pediatrics Inc
Columbus 43213, COLUMBUS
Dr. Darryl Andrew Robbins - Adolescent Medicine Physician
Dr. Darryl Andrew Robbins Adolescent Medicine Physician (Medical Education, Medical degree, DO) 55 years experience Lorna F Donovan Md
Columbus 43230, COLUMBUS
Dr. William Joseph Barson - Pediatrician
Dr. William Joseph Barson Pediatrician (Medical School, Residency, Medical degree, DO, Residency in Pediatrics, Fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Residency - ID, Fellowship 2, B.S., M.D., M.S.) 52 years experience Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Columbus 43205, COLUMBUS
Dr. Michael Thomas Brady - Pediatrician
Dr. Michael Thomas Brady Pediatrician (Medical School, Residency, Residency in Pediatrics, Fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Medical degree, DO, Post-graduate Training in Pediatrics, Fellowship, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pediatric residency - Pediatrics, Internship, Transitional Year, Pre-medical) 49 years experience The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Weinland Park, COLUMBUS
Dr. Jose  Vargas - Pediatrician
Dr. Jose Vargas Pediatrician (Medical School, Medical degree, DO, Residency in Pediatrics, Class of 1980) 46 years experience Eastland Primary Care
Columbus 43232, COLUMBUS