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Is one drop of vaccine enough to take effect in the body?
Query: Hi doctor,While giving Pentaxim vaccination, a few drops leaked out, and only a couple of drops were injected into my baby. The nurse and doctor said it was fine. They said that only a drop is enough. Is it really enough? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pentaxim injection contains 0.5 ml, which is approximately equal to 8 to 10 drops. Spillage would have been about four drops. Even if four drops have been injected, it is enough. Moreover, you do not have to bother much, as a total of four doses of this vaccine will be... Read Full »
Kindly suggest a multivitamin for a 3-week-old infant.
Query: Hi doctor, My baby is 3 weeks old. He is on both breastfeeding and formula preparation. What type of multivitamin can be recommended for him? Kindly suggest a few and enlighten what all are necessary for growth. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Neonates need exclusive breastfeeding and can supplement formula feed as needed. Usually, there is no need for multivitamin supplement at this age and would not recommend unless there is a need for one. For infant growth, all you need is timely feeds and breastfeedi... Read Full »
I have a small piece of a wooden splinter in my left ankle. Can it cause tetanus?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a wooden splinter in my left ankle. While I was trying to get up from a wooden deck, my left ankle scraped on the wooden deck, and a wood splinter got in my ankle. It did not go in vertically, but it went in horizontally across the skin. I have attached a picture of the wound after ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attached picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The wound is small, but there is certainly a small risk of tetanus. It is not only rusty objects that lead to tetanus, but the spores of this bacteria are even in soil and wood. I would adv... Read Full »
I would like to know the typical symptoms of influenza. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 38 year old female. My neighbor is affected by an influenza infection. When is the best time to get a flu vaccine, and how effective are the vaccines available this season? Are there any specific recommendations or considerations for my age group or health status? I would like to k... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If influenza cases increase in your area, it is time to get a vaccine. This vaccine is very protective against influenza infection; considering your age, you can get it anytime. There are no side effects of vaccines, so any person can reach the... Read Full »
Should I take a malaria vaccine before traveling to a malaria-endemic zone?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30-year-old male planning a trip to a malaria-endemic zone, and I am interested in learning more about the malaria vaccine. Can you provide information on the availability, effectiveness, and recommended dosage for the malaria vaccine? Additionally, are there any specific precaut... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Two malaria vaccines have been recommended for broader use by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): RTS, S/AS01 (RTS, S): This vaccine was the first malaria ... Read Full »
I am traveling to a cholera-prone country. Is vaccination necessary?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 45-year-old female and going to a cholera-prone country as part of work. Do I need to get vaccinated for cholera? I have heard about cholera outbreaks, and I am worried about the side effects, the way the vaccine works, and the lasting duration of the vaccine. I also would like... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I can understand your concern. Cholera is a bacterial infection that can cause severe diarrhea and dehydration, particularly in areas with poor sanitation and access to clean water. Outbreaks of cholera are more common in certain parts of the world, particularly in sub... Read Full »
Can my baby have her shots while having fever?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is a month and a half. Her two month appointment for her shots is due very soon. But, she had been coughing a little and sneezing since about two days ago. She felt a little warm today and I took her underarm temperature and it was 99.2. I am a first-time mother. Should I t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please note that babies below the age of 6 months have a cough and cold occasionally. It is normal as long as the child is able to feed well. Regarding the feeling of warmth, the baby's head is always warmer than the rest of the body and a temperature of 99.2 F is no... Read Full »
Is it compulsory to take Menactra vaccine for my kid?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 26-months-old. The doctor has advised taking the Menactra vaccine (Sanofi). Though this vaccine is not listed in IAP compulsory immunization schedule, is it necessary to take this? What are its side effects? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Menactra Vaccine (Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y, and W-135)) is given to prevent meningococcal disease. It is not mentioned in the IAP (Indian Academy of Pediatrics) compulsory immunization schedule. But in some places where meningoc... Read Full »
Which type of vaccination seems good, painful or painless?
Query: Hello doctor, My son's tongue comes out while sleeping and most of the time. He is six weeks old. While breastfeeding, he uses his tongue to suck the milk. Is this normal? Please advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As the child is just six weeks old, you need not worry. It is normal for the baby to do this. It is just a variation. Do not panic and just relax. Watch your baby grow and change habits as he grows. Read Full »
Can I take the hepatitis B vaccine before HIV meds?
Query: Hello doctor, I just found I am HIV positive, but I am not on medication yet. My CD4/viral load count is 445 /22,500. I do have issues with my liver enzyme Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)=87, Alanine transaminase (ALT)=201, ferritin =800, but negative for hepatitis B. The doctor wants to protect my... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think it is the right decision to vaccinate against hepatitis B because it protects you against future exposure to this virus. Hepatitis B is having the same routes of transmission as HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) vaccination. Hepatitis B does not interfere with... Read Full »