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My Son Had A DTP Vaccine Taken At 18 Months
Question: My son had a DTP vaccine taken at 18 months , on 24/9/15. Today he fell from the bed while sleeping and cut his chin. he is 4.5 years old now. The DTP dose for 4.5 to 5 years was planned in April 2019. Should we take DTP now ? The cut is one inch long, and 3 mm wide.
Brief Answer:
Yes take DTP
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
It is better to take DTP now.
Even if you take TT now, you may have to take DTP later in April.
That becomes 2 injections.
It is better to take DTP now and complete schedule.
No harm in that.
Regards
Dr Arun
Yes take DTP
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
It is better to take DTP now.
Even if you take TT now, you may have to take DTP later in April.
That becomes 2 injections.
It is better to take DTP now and complete schedule.
No harm in that.
Regards
Dr Arun
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