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Posted On : 29 Mar 2012

what is the minimum recommended age for DPT primary dose , can it be given earlier than 6 weeks too_?

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kalyaan devarajan

yes, but it will not induce adequate immune response

12 years ago

J

jayanthi

i dont think it can be given before 6 wks , maternal antibodies may prevent seroconversion

12 years ago

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Satish Sundar

6 weeeks

12 years ago

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Sangita Dhal Nagpal

4weeks

12 years ago

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Nirmala Vadde

minimum age is 6 weeks ,it cannot be given earlier than 6 weeks

12 years ago

Answer 1

6 weeks is the minimum age. It should not be given earlier than 6 weeks.