DPT is contraindicated in
Correct Answer: Progressive neurological illness
Description: C. i.e. (Progressive neurological illness) (191 - Ghai 6th) (168- 69- Ghai 7th)Following are NOT contraindication for administration of vaccine1. Mild acute illness2. Low grade fever3. Mild diarrheal4. Current antibiotic therapy5. Prematurity6. Recent exposure to an infectious disease7. History of allergies8. Allergy to penicillin9. Malnutrition* Children suffering from progressive neurological disorders or with history of convulsions to a previous dose are at a higher risk of adverse reactions following whole cell pertuessis vaccine* The vaccine is relatively contraindicated in children with progressive neurological disease, but children with stable neurological disease like developmental delay cerebral palsy and idiopathic epilepsy may be vaccinated (169 - Ghai 7th)
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