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Posted On : 11 Oct 2010

1 educated parents brought their child of 9 months for measles.they informed me that in past they have taken only ipv and not taken opv.they were asking me that in future should they give OPV or they should take only ipv.

what is your advice

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kkchawla

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opv will be more appropriate

14 years ago

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a Ma Elena Calderon

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give ipv

14 years ago

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makramgs nagy

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I WILL GIVE OPV

14 years ago

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umar tak

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Hello
This baby once received IPV but in future could take OPV and no need to go for only IPV.

14 years ago

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prasanna shetty

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they should be advised to take both...only ipv is enough for that child but opv especially taken during pulse polio will give herd immunity as well will be beneficial for the community..

14 years ago

Answer 1

Is the child based in India or in another country_? IPV is enough to give protection against polio. OPV is recommended as part of programme to ensure herd immunity and for eradication purposes.

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