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Can Taking The DPT Earlier Than Scheduled Cause Any Side Effects?
My son is just about 17. We received a letter that he needed DPT vaccine, the one for age 14-16. After he got the shot at the walk in today. Afterwards, I called the doc and they said he had it and is good, till 2016. Is getting this vaccination too soon dangerous?
Thu, 30 Oct 2014
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There is no need to worry. If a patient receives more doses of a vaccine than is necessary, or receives a vaccine too early, nothing bad happens.
There is no need to worry. If a patient receives more doses of a vaccine than is necessary, or receives a vaccine too early, nothing bad happens.
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Hello. I just read through your question. Getting any vaccine early is not dangerous. Multiple doses of the same vaccine is not dangerous, even when given early. You have nothing to worry about.
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Hello. I just read through your question. There is no danger associated with getting this vaccine at this age. He will have to get another dose in 2016. However, the dose he received now will cause absolutely no harm. There is no need to be concerned.
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