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Varicella and MMR
Kindly confirm if varicella and MMR can be administered on the same day. My son born on 03 feb 16. When can we give him varicella and MMR. Thank you
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Dr. Trupti Shetty
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Pune
Your child needs to have completed 15 months to be given MMR and varicella vaccines. These can be given as two separate shots on the same day or as a combination vaccine, which will save your child one prick. The effectiveness is the same, but there may be a difference in pricing.
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