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Will an extra dose of OPV-DPT vaccine have any side effects?
Question
My daughter is 3 years old and will be 4 in another 4 months. Two days back she was given an injection of OPV-DPT. I have heard that, this vaccination can be taken only after completing 4 years. Will there be any side effect due to this?
Expert Answer
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Prof HPS SachdevaApr 21, 2006
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
Vaccinations prevent common childhood illnesses, some of which can be fatal. Thus vaccinations are good for children. The usual schedule of DPT and OPV vaccinations are 6, 10 and 14 weeks, 18 months and 5 years age. This is the schedule assuming that all vaccinations are given as per the schedule enumerated above. No harm will result if an extra vaccination has been given in between.
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