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Question :
Posted On : 24 Mar 2012
MMR and Varicella can be given simultaneously , infact a combination vaccine is under trial , i read .
But some say , MMR and Varicella should not be given simultaneously { MCQ in Pedcall on immunisation says it should not be given simultaneously as the correct response } .
Please clarify
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Expert Answer :
MMR and Varicella can be given simultaneously.
Answer Discussion :
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MAJOR.NARENDRANATH KUNCHIKANNAN
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given together
12 years ago
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PRABHU
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can be given
12 years ago
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DrMohit Kehar
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i think any 2 vaccines can be given simultaneously , if ur giving 2 live vaccines need 4 week gap if not given simultaneously
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There is mmr plus cp vaccine combination available in abroad and in fact GSK is planning to launch in India too.

12 years ago
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meena gangwani
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should not be given together
12 years ago




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