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My son had OPV vaccination. Is it safe to take Neopeptine?
Query: Hello doctor, My 2.6 years old son is suffering from stomach gas since last month. Every night he wakes up from his sleep crying. He got an OPV yesterday morning, and we gave him Neopeptine 5 ml tonight for the stomach problem. I am scared that I gave him the syrup after OPV. Is there any risk assoc... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Neopeptine (combination of Pepsin and Alpha-amylase) is an absolutely safe medicine even if given alone or with any other medicine or any vaccine. It is the best medicine for abdominal pain. 2. Regarding stomach upset, keep a check on the appetite of the child as to ... Read Full »
My son was given three drops of OPV instead of two. Should I be worried?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 20 months old. In polio campaign he was given three drops of OPV instead of two drops. I am worried about the extra drop given. I could not find any recommendation of WHO or UNICEF for minimum and maximum dose of OPV drop in the internet. Please help me in this matter. Thank you... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. An extra drop of OPV (oral polio vaccine) should not cause him any problem. These are live attenuated vaccine and thus virus does not cause any illness. Case report of them are very rare and usually with faulty vaccine preparation. Also, this was his booster dose. It wo... Read Full »
I missed giving the pulse polio drops. Is it mandatory to get it done?
Query: Hello doctor, I missed the pulse polio drops campaign for my daughter 3 years old. I really wanted to know, is there any difference between these drops and the ones we give through the regular immunization schedule. We spend thousands to get the immunizations done. Considering this, does it become m... Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Pulse polio dose is an extra dose other than the routine immunization. This dose (pulse polio) is given on specified dates in a calendar year through government agencies. This campaign aims towards eradication of polio. If your daughter mi... Read Full »
My husband's brother died at a small age due to polio. Can my kid acquire the same?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a married woman. I have one daughter of age 3 years. My husband’s brother died at small age due to a polio attack. So is there a chance that my kid will get polio due to genetics? At what age the polio vaccine should be given? Can I protect my kid from polio before she has an... Read Full »
Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Polio is a disease caused due to viral infection. It is not a genetic disease, so do not worry if there is a family history. The Polio vaccine is safe and protects the child well. It needs to be given during early infancy in three doses and thereafter booster doses... Read Full »