Patient's question:
Doctor, I would like to consult about the polio vaccine. My baby is five months old. At two and a half months, they received a polio vaccine shot, and at three and a half months, they took oral drops. A few days ago, when they were given oral drops at four and a half months, as soon as the drops were put into the baby's mouth, they immediately started drooling red saliva. At that time, it was unclear whether all or part of the drops had dripped out. The nurse said the drops contain toxins and advised against. I am worried that my baby's antibodies may not be sufficient. A doctor suggested that after 37 days, when the vaccine is administered, it could be given as a five-in-one vaccine. How would this affect the baby, or how should it be resolved? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the baby could directly add one drop when vomiting at that time. The vaccination program for polio vaccine is to vaccinate with polio vaccine at the ages of 2, 3, and 6 months, with a dose of two drops. The five-in-one vaccine prevents five diseases: Hib, diphtheria, pertussis, and polio. The fifth dose of polio vaccine is given at the age of four, not at any time. Giving the five-in-one vaccine again after 37 days is not scientific. Vaccination should be strictly implemented according to the automatic immunization program, and vaccination shots cannot be increased arbitrarily.