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The booster dose is administering an extra vaccine after the initial primary amount. With time memory of vaccine against antigen decreases, so decrease effectiveness. However, it increases duration and efficacy against the antigen.

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Why are people without a spleen at higher infection risk?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.comI hope your recovery is going well. Since your spleen was removed, your body is unable to defend itself against certain dangerous infections.

Is rabies vaccination necessary for a cat bite?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. No, starting a new full course is not necessary. Your last booster was only six months ago.

My child is 6 years old. Should booster vaccines be given?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand the concern as a parent, and it is completely natural to seek reassurance before proceeding with vaccination for a child.

Answered By
Dr. Aaqib Javed

Dr. Aaqib Javed

Will my son need another vaccine after a repeat cat scratch?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand why this situation is worrying. Any bleeding scratch in a child naturally raises concern, especially when rabies exposure has occurred in the past.

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Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Is a mix and match COVID‑19 vaccine booster effective?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query in detail and understand your concern. Both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are RNA (ribonucleic acid) vaccines.

Is a booster shot necessary after a dog scratch?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and can understand your concern.

Does pneumococcal vaccine help with pneumococcal disease?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Pneumococcal disease is an infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria.

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Dr. Nitesh Goyal

Dr. Nitesh Goyal

How to keep my family safe from measles?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern. I understand your concerns regarding the measles outbreak at your child's school.

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Dr. Sugandh Garg

Dr. Sugandh Garg

I got tinnitus after the first dose of the COVID vaccine and, I am scared to get the third dose. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.

Why are booster shots necessary after the initial vaccine dose?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern.

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Dr. Prabhakaran

Dr. Prabhakaran

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