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A 4 years 11 months old child got a cut from rusted iron surface. He has received all his vaccinations till 2 years of age. Vaccination for 5-6 years is not given yet. So should we get him the DPT booster asap bcz of the traumatic cut or there is no need to hurry?
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As the child immunized till date as per schedule, no need to worry, just take anti septic dressings and cipladine ointment. He can take the routine booster as between 4 to 6 years of age
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Can give dpt due at 4-6 yrs
Will cover all....
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Dr. Soumalya Kundu
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Yes, give the booster, it will cover
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