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Is IPV required for a 6 month old baby if OPV is already given? If yes, how many IPV and OPV should have been given to a 6 month old baby? Also, if you can help me understand, how many IPV and OPV should be given in lifetime or lets say till 5 years of age?
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Hi ...IPV is still needed even if OPV is given ...pls get 2 doses of IPV 2 months apart ...it is available ONLY at government hospitals ...
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