Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Can One Take DPT Vaccination While Having Cold?
Question: Can you get dpt vaccanation if you have a cold
Brief Answer:
Depends on the clinical symptoms&presence of fever...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It depends on the severity of the cold and if the patient is having high fever.
Usually, if the symptoms of cold are mild, and no fever, then, can get dpt vaccine.
Otherwise, it should be postponed.
Hope it answered to your query!
Dr.Albana
Depends on the clinical symptoms&presence of fever...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It depends on the severity of the cold and if the patient is having high fever.
Usually, if the symptoms of cold are mild, and no fever, then, can get dpt vaccine.
Otherwise, it should be postponed.
Hope it answered to your query!
Dr.Albana
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
