#asktheexpert my baby was vaccinated fipv 2 doses in primary series due to unavailability of polio vaccine. Can I give ipv in booster dose as it is available now?

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ExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician4 years ago

A. hi your baby is 16 months old now yes you can surely give injectable polio vaccine to your baby in booster doses at 18 months so don't worry at all

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