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Is Imovax Polio And Quadrovax An Alternate For Rota Virus 3?

hi doctor..my kid is 4 months.his third dose vaccine date is today(rota virus 3**,pcv3,hib3,opv3*/ipv3,dtwp3/dtap3).
lasttwo dose each costed me around 5k.....but tis time cost is very low around 800rs..tis time they injected imovax polio,quadrovax......is this medicine is the same third dose given above....
Fri, 10 Oct 2014
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

No ,

1.It does not include Rotavirus , 3 rd dose of which is not required if received rotarix in previous two doses (cost around Rs 1300/-) , in case of rotateq ( cost rs 900-1000 ) 3rd dose is required .
2. It does not include PCV3 ( Synflorix -Rs 2000-2200 , Prevenar-13 -Rs 3800-).

So your baby received DTwP , HIB 3 (Quadrovax) and IV3 (Imovax polio ) , he/she has not received PCV3 ,
you need to check brand used for rotavirus in previous two doses , if it was Rotarix, he/she does not require 3rd dose otherwise 3rd dose of rotateq is also required .

I think there is some confusion , do consult your doctor and you can take remaining doses after few days .

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Take care.


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Is Imovax Polio And Quadrovax An Alternate For Rota Virus 3?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. No , 1.It does not include Rotavirus , 3 rd dose of which is not required if received rotarix in previous two doses (cost around Rs 1300/-) , in case of rotateq ( cost rs 900-1000 ) 3rd dose is required . 2. It does not include PCV3 ( Synflorix -Rs 2000-2200 , Prevenar-13 -Rs 3800-). So your baby received DTwP , HIB 3 (Quadrovax) and IV3 (Imovax polio ) , he/she has not received PCV3 , you need to check brand used for rotavirus in previous two doses , if it was Rotarix, he/she does not require 3rd dose otherwise 3rd dose of rotateq is also required . I think there is some confusion , do consult your doctor and you can take remaining doses after few days . Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Take care. •     DISCLAIMER: - All the information provided here is for information purpose only , it is not a substitute for the advice of a physician after physical examination , it is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor. This information in no way establishes a doctor-patient relationship. Before acting anything based on this information do consult your doctor. I recommend that online users seek the advice of a physician who can perform an in-person physical examination