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Mom of a 4 yr 10 m old boy4 years ago

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is pentavalent and rotavirus vaccine is sufficient for baby ( 1.5, 2.5 and 3.5 months) ?..which govt provides is PCV and IPV is mandatory ? #Vaccination

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ExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician4 years ago

A. hi your baby is 3 months old now pcv or pneumococcal vaccine is an optional vaccine but ipv or injectable polio is an compulsory vaccine even given in government hospitals

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