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My child currently has a small doubt of Diarrhea. He is currently taking an antibiotic for this problem. He was due for his DPT this week, but the pediatrician suggested that we wait for the medicine cycle to be over and then wait for a couple of weeks before giving the shot. By this time, he would have been ready for the 2nd dose of DPT. Is it OK that he prolongs the first shot?? Also, since the first shot is prolonged, my guess is, the others will be too, or is there an alternative??
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Ideally a vaccine should not be given at the time of infection. It is better to give the vaccine after the infection is over. Also, a minimum gap of 4-6 weeks should be kept between the 2 vaccines. Thus, if the 1st dose is given late, the subsequent doses should be given accordingly after 4-6 weeks. Back to All Questions

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