Kids vaccination doubts

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Hi Doctor, For my kid 6th week vaccination completed at government healthcare center. There they given Penta, OPV, IPV, ROTA & PCV. Same five vaccines they are giving in 14th week also. But in 10th week they are giving only three vaccines i.e. penta, OPV and ROTA, not giving PCV and IPV. So can we take 6th week missed both IPV and PCV vaccines at mid of 5th month ?

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Dr. Chandrashekhar Vasant Phadnis Pediatrician 27 yrs exp Pune Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Chandrashekhar Vasant Phadnis

Pediatrician 27 yrs exp Pune

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There no need to take later. Studies have found 2 doses at 6 and 14 weeks and 1 booster later are enough to protect the child. That is why the government is giving in this way.

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