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Posted on Sat, 3 May 2014
Question: Hello Doctor, My daughter was born on 11.12.2013. She has been given OPV Zero Dose at age of 1 week, OPV + IPV (PENTAXIM) at 6 weeks and 11 weeks. Now she is 17 weeks old and pentaxim is not available in market. According to the government of India recommended schedule 3rd dose of OPV & IPV should be given at 14 weeks. As 3 weeks are already past schedule, I am bit worried. You are requested to advice me whether is it OK to give 3rd dose beyond schedule or will It cause any problems.
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer: You can give vaccine now , no cause for worry Detailed Answer: Namasthe Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Mr XXXXXXX Pentaxim ( Manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur) is presently out of stock from whole of India. Its due to stoppage in Vaccine manufacture and import. Ideally Vaccines are to be given at 6,10 and 14 weeks. For unforeseen reason if there is any any delay, there is nothing to worry about and you can give it at the earliest. 4 weeks of gap is the minumumgap to be maintained between vaccination. First dose is the primary dose and further doses are Booster doses. The gap can be even 8 weeks and there is no cause for concern as its 7 weeks from last dose. Being Pediatric Surgeon by Profession and having access to the drug companies directly, I could not procure Pentaxim for my daughter. Instead i opted for Pentavac SD I would suggest you the following 1. Pentavac SD ( Diptheria , Pertussis , Tetanus, Hemophilus type B and Hepatitis B): The pertusis component in this is whole cell inactivated Bacteria. Pentaxim contains acellular Pertussis . 2. Oral Polio vaccine As per Indian association of pediatrics even Pneumococcal vaccine and Rotavirus is recommended at 6,10 and 14 weeks. Has it been given. Pentavac SD is manufactured by Serum Institute of India (SII) and its indigenous and very effective Do get back to me if you need any further assistance , will be glad to assist you. Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS,MS,MCH Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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Suggest Alternative Of Pentaxim Vaccine

Brief Answer: You can give vaccine now , no cause for worry Detailed Answer: Namasthe Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Mr XXXXXXX Pentaxim ( Manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur) is presently out of stock from whole of India. Its due to stoppage in Vaccine manufacture and import. Ideally Vaccines are to be given at 6,10 and 14 weeks. For unforeseen reason if there is any any delay, there is nothing to worry about and you can give it at the earliest. 4 weeks of gap is the minumumgap to be maintained between vaccination. First dose is the primary dose and further doses are Booster doses. The gap can be even 8 weeks and there is no cause for concern as its 7 weeks from last dose. Being Pediatric Surgeon by Profession and having access to the drug companies directly, I could not procure Pentaxim for my daughter. Instead i opted for Pentavac SD I would suggest you the following 1. Pentavac SD ( Diptheria , Pertussis , Tetanus, Hemophilus type B and Hepatitis B): The pertusis component in this is whole cell inactivated Bacteria. Pentaxim contains acellular Pertussis . 2. Oral Polio vaccine As per Indian association of pediatrics even Pneumococcal vaccine and Rotavirus is recommended at 6,10 and 14 weeks. Has it been given. Pentavac SD is manufactured by Serum Institute of India (SII) and its indigenous and very effective Do get back to me if you need any further assistance , will be glad to assist you. Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS,MS,MCH Consultant Pediatric Surgeon