my baby is 5.5 month old ..doctor are giving her regular vaccine as per schedule ...is opv polio is to be needed ?

1 Answer

Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy4 years ago

A. the polio vaccination is in addition to the regular vaccinations so even if you are following the regular acceleration it is advisable to go for pulse polio immunization of your child which is conducted by the government

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