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Asking for Other, Female, 1.5 years old, Rawalpindi
From where can I get my 18 months old daughter vaccination done for free in Rawalpindi? I have attached the vaccination schedule which mentions the following vaccines on 18 months of age: DTaP, OPV, HIB Hepatitis A.
They cost almost 6 thousand from CMH
No where
It's a private vaccine
Not free even fr Dr's own children
Unfortunately free Expanded Program on Immunisation or EPI by our government now stops at 15 months with second dose of Measles Vaccine.
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Is it possible that I can purchase these two vaccines (18 months wali) myself ? What are the names I should ask from the pharmacy so that I may purchase myself please
3 years ago
MBBS, MRCPCH II, MCPS | Layyah | Book Appointment
4 Positive Reviews
Although at any good pharmacy they can decipher the the abbreviations on your vaccination card and provide you the vaccines listed against 18 months, I am writing down their names for you:
DTaP is Diphtheria, Tetanus and acellular Pertussis vaccine marketed as Infanrix. I recommend buying Kinrix, instead, which also contains injectable Polio vaccine and obviates the need to buy multiple dose container of OPV or Oral Polio Vaccine.
Hib is Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine, marketed as Hiberix.
These vaccines are marketed by SmithKlineGlaxo but may be available with other trade names from different companies.
Buy and transport these vaccines on an ice pack and store in a fridge and NOT a freezer, before giving to the child.
3 years ago
MBBS, MRCPCH II, MCPS | Layyah | Book Appointment
4 Positive Reviews
Hepatitis A vaccine is marketed with the name Havrix by the same company.
3 years ago
MBBS, MRCPCH II, MCPS | Layyah | Book Appointment
4 Positive Reviews
You are welcome.
3 years ago
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Is it possible that I can purchase these two vaccines (18 months) myself ? What is the name so that I may purchase myself
3 years ago