tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post8215093449087320198..comments2023-03-17T13:19:53.855+05:30Comments on Daily dose for kids: India Vaccine News - Pentaxim vaccine shortage in IndiaDr. Gaurav Gupta M.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03061086586152947002noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post-81286519784650394342015-05-02T09:13:20.907+05:302015-05-02T09:13:20.907+05:30Thanks Dr.Thanks Dr.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02896123600068746528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post-36649180938385801712015-04-30T21:13:25.954+05:302015-04-30T21:13:25.954+05:30Pentaxim was available for a month or so, however ...Pentaxim was available for a month or so, however it is again out of stock.<br />Now I am recommending QUINVAXEM since it is a DTwP vaccine that has fairly less side-effects as compared to other DTwP vaccines. <br /> Dr. Gaurav Gupta M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03061086586152947002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post-20996562225980357802015-04-30T19:53:50.297+05:302015-04-30T19:53:50.297+05:30Hello Dr.
Just want to know if you have any update...Hello Dr.<br />Just want to know if you have any update on DTaP.<br />Thanks<br />VikasAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02896123600068746528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post-55607371779353839742015-01-12T13:42:08.493+05:302015-01-12T13:42:08.493+05:30Sometime in Feb 2015, most likely,
RegardsSometime in Feb 2015, most likely,<br />RegardsDr. Gaurav Gupta M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03061086586152947002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post-32474755419361313992015-01-11T21:41:23.823+05:302015-01-11T21:41:23.823+05:30Any idea, when new batch of DTaP would be availabl...Any idea, when new batch of DTaP would be available.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02896123600068746528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post-38301916385637829272015-01-09T18:00:16.820+05:302015-01-09T18:00:16.820+05:30This is a slightly different that what is being di...This is a slightly different that what is being discussed in the present blog, however my personal suggestion is to wait for the next few months, since in my opinion DTwP at 5 years can lead to significant local reactions & fever.<br />My daughter too has just turned 5, and I am awaiting the new batch of DTaP vaccine too :)Dr. Gaurav Gupta M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03061086586152947002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post-29552619811668403642015-01-09T12:40:17.866+05:302015-01-09T12:40:17.866+05:30Hello Dr
My kid is 5.3 year old. And is due for DT...Hello Dr<br />My kid is 5.3 year old. And is due for DTaP vaccine. We have been waiting for the vaccine from last 3 months but still unavailable. Should we go for DTwP, or wait for more time. Can we wait more. Please suggest. <br />Thanks<br />Vikas Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02896123600068746528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post-78414993951561670162014-11-18T18:30:37.114+05:302014-11-18T18:30:37.114+05:30In simple terms, the controversy is that the gentl...In simple terms, the controversy is that the gentle DTaP is probably slightly less effective than the previously used DTwP.<br />In this case, the latest guidelines from IAP suggest that DTaP should not be used in the first series of primary vaccination - children below 6 months age.<br />However, for practical reasons, in case of significant fever / side-effects with DTwP many pediatricians feel that since DTaP is being used across the developed world even now, we can probably switch to DTaP in this situation when a child/ parents are not comfortable with DTwP.<br />I hope that answers your question?Dr. Gaurav Gupta M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03061086586152947002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post-56155961659350352982014-11-17T21:20:33.794+05:302014-11-17T21:20:33.794+05:30If there is no problem in switching over to DTaP t...If there is no problem in switching over to DTaP then what is the controversy about? Is DTaP equally effective? We are in a dilemma as the local padiatrician advised that DTwP is preferred. However, due to very high fever he advised to switch over to Infanrix. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00555150557167603295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post-60362806495165051602014-11-15T20:13:52.732+05:302014-11-15T20:13:52.732+05:30There is a huge controversy about using DTaP vacci...There is a huge controversy about using DTaP vaccine among pediatricians in India.<br />However, for practical purposes, it is my opinion that you can switch to DTaP vaccine (acellular pertussis) vaccine in this situation if there has been a significant reaction in the first 3 times when you have used the DTwP (normal whole cell) vaccine.<br />This is because the side-effects at 19 months are likely to be more than what your child had experienced at an earlier age.<br />There is no problem in switching from wP to aP vaccines otherwise.Dr. Gaurav Gupta M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03061086586152947002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post-84037843222374473142014-11-14T21:02:35.023+05:302014-11-14T21:02:35.023+05:30@Doctor please (an early reply please)
My son is ...@Doctor please (an early reply please)<br /><br />My son is presently 19 months old and has been administered three doses of LPV which caused him very high fever. ,Now he needs to be administered the booster dose. can he now be given "painless" ACELLULAR vaccine breaking from the chain of Whole cellular LPV? Will it be effective. Is it advisable to switch over from Whole celluar to Acellular? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00555150557167603295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post-81098198933993056492014-07-12T11:53:31.283+05:302014-07-12T11:53:31.283+05:30Dear Raksha,
I can understand your anxiety.
Here i...Dear Raksha,<br />I can understand your anxiety.<br />Here is what I have been recommending.<br />For children who are taking their primary vaccine course (meaning the doses in the first year of life), please use whatever DPT vaccine is available, DO NOT DELAY for more than a few days.<br />So I would suggest taking the 'normal' DPT (DTwP) vaccine.<br />You can try taking QUINVAXEM, which 'may' have slightly less chances of fever / pain & swelling as compared to the normal DTwP) vaccines. Otherwise any normal brand like Pentavac, Easy five, Comvac etc can be taken.<br />If there is significant fever & swelling, give Paracetamol drops to the baby after discussing with your pediatrician.<br />Warm regards<br />Dr. Gaurav Gupta M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03061086586152947002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post-51489583236796454952014-07-11T10:34:59.083+05:302014-07-11T10:34:59.083+05:30my baby is 3 and half months old , 1st of DPT is l...my baby is 3 and half months old , 1st of DPT is lost in first month becoz of unavilability, then is given the next month by infanrix, now 2nd dose is to b given but infanrex is also shot, what to do plz suggest, how long these vaccines has to b given till 1 year or so, i am worried,plz explainrakshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02810462967411316016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post-86821490497355742342014-07-11T10:25:05.880+05:302014-07-11T10:25:05.880+05:30my baby is 3 and half months old , 1st of DPT is l...my baby is 3 and half months old , 1st of DPT is lost in first month becoz of unavilability, then108 is given the next month by infanrix, now 2nd dose is to b given but infanrex is also shot, what to do plz suggest, how long these vaccines has to b given till 1 year or so, i am worried,plz explainrakshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02810462967411316016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post-27753165820965067502014-06-23T13:39:49.249+05:302014-06-23T13:39:49.249+05:30Infanrix can be used in place of Pentaxim, however...Infanrix can be used in place of Pentaxim, however IPV would need to be given separately.<br />Also, Infanrix is also short at the present point of time !<br />Dr. Gaurav Gupta M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03061086586152947002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post-26324874425315785042014-06-23T13:36:50.151+05:302014-06-23T13:36:50.151+05:30Pentaxim is likely to become available again in th...Pentaxim is likely to become available again in the coming couple of weeks - by end june 2014 Dr. Gaurav Gupta M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03061086586152947002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post-13088718086655306272014-06-17T17:07:40.375+05:302014-06-17T17:07:40.375+05:30Is pantaxim banned ? Any chance have availability ...Is pantaxim banned ? Any chance have availability of pantaximNASSIRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320553798535740181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post-64729894603131952392014-06-17T17:07:03.735+05:302014-06-17T17:07:03.735+05:30Is pantaxim banned ? Any chance have availability ...Is pantaxim banned ? Any chance have availability of pantaximNASSIRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320553798535740181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post-50981684869920780032014-06-15T17:11:09.698+05:302014-06-15T17:11:09.698+05:30When we expected the pantxim is aviable in market...When we expected the pantxim is aviable in marketNASSIRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320553798535740181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post-55223781523015746132014-06-15T16:29:46.566+05:302014-06-15T16:29:46.566+05:30Can we use Infanrix against pantxim .INFANRIX is a...Can we use Infanrix against pantxim .INFANRIX is aviable in indiaNASSIRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320553798535740181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post-50083087753806527252014-06-15T16:22:52.607+05:302014-06-15T16:22:52.607+05:30Can we use INFANRIX vaccine against pantxim. Is I...Can we use INFANRIX vaccine against pantxim. Is INFANRIX is aviable in India.NASSIRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320553798535740181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post-69472086972285032422014-06-15T16:20:02.849+05:302014-06-15T16:20:02.849+05:30Can we use Infanrix against pantxim .INFANRIX is a...Can we use Infanrix against pantxim .INFANRIX is aviable in indiaNASSIRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320553798535740181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post-31026334823499328432014-06-13T18:35:29.486+05:302014-06-13T18:35:29.486+05:30Thanks Doctor.Thanks Doctor.Balajihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12665061888430542704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post-35057516487805559502014-06-12T11:46:02.848+05:302014-06-12T11:46:02.848+05:30Ok,
Let us first get some things in perspective.
T...Ok,<br />Let us first get some things in perspective.<br />There is no real need for serious concern just because a particular brand of vaccine is not available.<br />ALL of us have received the so called more painful DTwP vaccine only. <br />Even today more than 90 % population of our country is getting DTwP vaccine routinely without any serious side-effects. <br />Coming to your question now ....<br />We have many brands of DTwP available, including Easy 5, COMVAC, PENTAVAC, QUINVAXEM etc.<br />At present a single 'less painful' DTaP brand is also available - INFANRIX by GSK, and you should ask your pediatrician regarding that too.<br />You can certainly take paracetamol drops to help reduce the pain & swelling and irritability & fever in this situation.<br />Warm regards<br />Dr GuptaDr. Gaurav Gupta M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03061086586152947002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105447.post-35228258149340696982014-06-12T11:46:01.694+05:302014-06-12T11:46:01.694+05:30Ok,
Let us first get some things in perspective.
T...Ok,<br />Let us first get some things in perspective.<br />There is no real need for serious concern just because a particular brand of vaccine is not available.<br />ALL of us have received the so called more painful DTwP vaccine only. <br />Even today more than 90 % population of our country is getting DTwP vaccine routinely without any serious side-effects. <br />Coming to your question now ....<br />We have many brands of DTwP available, including Easy 5, COMVAC, PENTAVAC, QUINVAXEM etc.<br />At present a single 'less painful' DTaP brand is also available - INFANRIX by GSK, and you should ask your pediatrician regarding that too.<br />You can certainly take paracetamol drops to help reduce the pain & swelling and irritability & fever in this situation.<br />Warm regards<br />Dr GuptaDr. Gaurav Gupta M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03061086586152947002noreply@blogger.com