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Is A Polio Overdose A Problem?

My daughther who is 8 weeks old , 4.3 kg old had polio drops yesterday, and today when we went to give her DPT-I and hib vaccine they gave polio drops again today. So she had polio drops yesterday and today , will this overdose cause any problem.
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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Hello. I just read though your question. Receiving more than the recommended doses of a particular is not harmful. That your daughter received an extra dose of Polio drops will not in any way cause any problem. She is protected and she is fine. There is no need to worry.
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Is A Polio Overdose A Problem?

Hello. I just read though your question. Receiving more than the recommended doses of a particular is not harmful. That your daughter received an extra dose of Polio drops will not in any way cause any problem. She is protected and she is fine. There is no need to worry.