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Guardian of a 5 yr 11 m old girl4 years ago
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#AskTheExpert hi doc. my baby is currently 20months old. she was given first dose of chickenpox vaccine at 15 months. as per vaccination chart the next dose should be at 5 years. however an intermediate dose at 21months is also prescribed by her doctor. is this dose optional or mandatory? I am confused coz the vaccination chart doesn't mention a dose at 20months and it has been separately put by the doc.

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Author of questionGuardian of 2 children4 years ago
A. is chicken pox vaccine given at 20/21 months though? usually there are 2 vaccines given. one around 15mnths and another around 5 years. under what circumstances a third dose is required?
Dr. Vaibhav jainFather of a 5 yr 9 m old girl4 years ago
A. yes for this we need to see the baby vaccine card for any confusion you can discuss this out with your pediatrician who is the one who is giving you the
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