Due to a measles outbreak within a community, a 7 month old male child was vaccinated for measles. what should be done next when the child comes for routine immunization?
Correct Answer: Give a second dose as soon as he reaches 9 months of age.
Description: Vaccine can be given to a child between 6-9 months old during measles epidemic as till 6 months maternal antibodies provide immunity. For infants immunized during epidemic, a second dose should be administered as soon as possible after the child reaches the age of 9 months provided that at least 4 weeks have elapsed since the last dose
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