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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, MBBS

Gynaecologist•Mumbai
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During pregnancy, flu (influenza) can impose serious health implications for both the mother and the child. Due to pregnancy, the risk of developing complications like pneumonia are very high, which can pose as a problem during childbirth. Miscarriage, low birth weight, premature birth are some of the major issues, which might develop if the mother has suffered from flu during her pregnancy. Although flu vaccination during pregnancy has certain risks, it has been observed that in most cases the ...more
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PGDHHM, MBBS

General Physician•Delhi
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4-week minimum interval between doses of the same live vaccine is advised.
Different vaccines can be given even on same days.
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MD - Paediatrics, MBBS

Pediatrician•Bangalore
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Rotavirus vaccine protects your child from diarrhoea due to rotavirus which is common in 6 months to 1 year age. It is preferably given before 6 months age in 2 or 3 doses.
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MBBS, MD - Paediatrics, Fellowship in Pa...read more

Pediatrician•Pune
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Swine flu vaccines will give protection against swine flu. It is recommended when rate of infection is high specially in monsoon. 2 types of vaccines are there, nasal and other injectable.
Asked for female, 32 years old from Noida
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
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The second dose of vaccination should be given one month after the first dose and can be delayed for one month. There is no rationale for giving early as it will not give the desired effect.
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MBBS, FELLOWSHIP IN PAEDIATRICS

Pediatrician•Ghaziabad
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If the baby was born at term and weighed > kg. Then normally the first vacine is given at birth and next dose a month later.
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MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi
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T’s important for young adults to get vaccines that protect against diseases like the flu and whooping cough. You also need to be up to date on meningococcal and hpv vaccines.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
Asked for male, 38 years old from Pune
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MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi
I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
The hpv vaccine is safe and effective. It can protect men against warts and certain cancers caused by hpv.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
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MBBS, DPH

General Physician•Ernakulam
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As per technical information available --immunity following a full course of anti-rabies vaccination is long standing--------in 97% of immune competent individuals ---------up to 3 to 10 years of protection is there. And additional doses are not typically needed except in very high risk. ------also high risk people may do blood test for rabies antibody and if it is not at satisfactory levels get booster anti rabies vaccination mobilehowever ,considering the cent percent mortality due to rabies d...more
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