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Guardian of a 3 yr 9 m old boy2 years ago

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hello doctor, please answer, I have one year old son, he has been given first dose of meningococcal vaccine at the age of 9 months and his second dose of vaccine is due since 15th november but in kolkata doctors are not giving this vaccine, since he has been given 1st dose what should I do now. First dose was taken in Patna. please answer

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy2 years ago

A. advisable to complete the vaccination by giving the second rows of meningococcal vaccines so if the doctor is not giving the brand you can visit another doctor because it is very commonly available with any pediatrician and the name of the brand is menactra

AbhayaMom of a 15 yr 8 m old boy2 years ago

A. Hi mom It is important to take both the shots .. Consult your paediatrician for the same as he will guide you better in this .. Take care and all the best

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