Can BCG and DPT vaccines be given at the same time?
Prof HPS Sachdeva
Prof HPS Sachdev,
Senior Consultant Pediatrics,
Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research,
New Delhi
Prof HPS Sachdev,
Senior Consultant Pediatrics,
Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research,
New Delhi
Q: Can BCG and DPT vaccines be given at the same time after birth? At birth doctors have not given the BCG, now they want to give both together next month. Is it okay and will there be any side effect?
A:Yes, if they are given at different sites without mixing the vaccines. There is no fear of excessive side effects with this approach.