My son is 3 years old and he has been given oral polio drops (opv) and just 1opv shot in a combined vaccine (easysix). wanted to check how many shots of IPV is required and can i give him IPV shots now?

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Author of questionMom of a 7 yr 7 m old boy4 years ago

A. Thanks Dr. Sameer. in this case since my child has been given ipv once, is their any issue.

Dr Sameer awadhiyaFather of a 12 yr 3 m old boy4 years ago

A. ipv is given at 6 weeks 10 weeks and 14 weeks of a and then a booster would be given at 15 months to 18 months of age rest you can discuss with your doctor

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