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Posted On : 23 Jan 2006

In baby with history of neonatal meningitis is pertussis vacine contraindicated? Why?

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Answer Discussion :

vss

no. Pertussis is contraindicated only in progressive neurological disorders or any serious reactions to the previous dose of the vaccine.

19 years ago

Dr. Ritu Sahai

in meningitis baby can have convulsion n pertussis vacc can agrevate the cx

19 years ago

s.hemmadi

no unless it is progressive neurological deficit.

19 years ago

Prakash Kafle

Pertusis vaccine is not given during the neonatal period . it is given only after 28 days.

19 years ago

pramod madhukar kulk

No reason to holdon pertussis vaccine.
Only progressive encephalopathies-seizure disorder are conditions of precaution

19 years ago

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