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Is it necessary to give oral polio vaccination?
Question
My seven months old son has already been administered 3 doses of injectible polio vaccination (IPV). Is it necessary to give oral polio vaccination (OPV)?
Expert Answer
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Prof HPS SachdevaFeb 18, 2011
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
One booster dose of IPV has to be given around 18 months of age. Also it would be ideal to give the additional OPV doses whenever there is Pulse Polio Programme in your area.