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Can I give Japanese encephalitis vaccine to my children?
Question
I have vaccinated my 2 months old son with shan 5. When can I give him the Japanese encephalitis vaccine? Can a 12 years old girl be given this vaccine?
Expert Answer
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Prof HPS SachdevaOct 26, 2009
Prof HPS Sachdev,
Senior Consultant Pediatrics,
Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research,
New Delhi
Senior Consultant Pediatrics,
Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research,
New Delhi
Japanese encephalitis vaccine is given only in endemic areas. There must be a gap of at least 4 weeks between any two immunizations. The vaccine can be given at 12 years age.
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