A 5yr old boy presents with sore throat for the last two days On examination he has a greyish white pseudomembrane around his tonsils Diphtheria is suspected His brother has recieved last booster 22 months back What prophylactic measure should be adopted for the brother
Correct Answer: Nothing is required
Description: National immunization schedule the 3 yr old sibling would have recieved a booster b w 16 24 months of age Nothing needs to be given for diphtheriaprophylaxis if booster has been relieved in last 2yrs REF : BAVEJA MICROBIOLOGY
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