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How important is immunization? And are all listed vaccines safe? Can one opt to miss the optional ones listed. Join us for a live chat with Dr. Shipra Mathur, Pediatrician, to get all the answers you need around your different vaccines listed, importance of immunization and the common myths around some vaccines. Queue up your question now!
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is electric breast pump have any disadvantages?
is electric breast pump have any disadvantages?
Dr. Shipra Mathur
Hi Neha, the disadvantages may be cost and dependence on electric supply.
my is 3 months old i don't have brest milk i am giving formula feeding can i give cerelac from 5th m....
my is 3 months old i don't have brest milk i am giving formula feeding can i give cerelac from 5th month onwards
Dr. Shipra Mathur
Hi Minnie, WHO recommends solid food from 6 months onwards. Take care!
Dr. Shipra Mathur
Do you mean syrup Bandy for deworming? As its a prescription medicine, not appropriate for me to do so on this forum. Let me know if we can help in any other way.
i have2.8 months female baby and she is suffering from allergy .now a day increase cough and....
i have2.8 months female baby and she is suffering from allergy .now a day increase cough and chest infection plz give treatment
Dr. Shipra Mathur
Hi Rekha, I hope you have done initial measures like steam inhalation, warm fluids and nasal saline drops. If the cough and infection are persisting it would be advisable to have her examined by a paediatrician who can assess severity and prescribe accordingly. Take care.
my baby 12 month ....konsi dwai sahi hogi peches k kiye or kitnaa ml dena hoga plz help
my baby 12 month ....konsi dwai sahi hogi peches k kiye or kitnaa ml dena hoga plz help
Dr. Shipra Mathur
Hi aradhiya, please clarify the symptoms to help you better. Would not be able to prescribe medication here though. Take care!
Dr mrea baby ki navel bahar ki tarf hai ...he is two months old...kya j normal hai aur kb theak ho j....
Dr mrea baby ki navel bahar ki tarf hai ...he is two months old...kya j normal hai aur kb theak ho jaea giii
Dr. Shipra Mathur
Hi, a small umbilical hernia will usually settle down by 2 years of age.
my baby Health Drink less than 5 minutes , if i try to feed him more , he refuses. I feed him after....
my baby Health Drink less than 5 minutes , if i try to feed him more , he refuses. I feed him after every 1 1/2 half hour. He is active baby and only on Bf. He is 2.5 month old. i am worried why he drinks only 5 minutes.
Dr. Shipra Mathur
Hi Aditi, is he gaining weight..? Because if he has been gaining adequately, then he must be feeding enough. Continue to put him to the breast and encourage to feed for longer... Slowly he will be able to do so esp as his requirement increases. Do monitor his weight gain. Take care!
mam mujhe 16 nov ko periods hue the. pr abi dec me nhi hue. maine pregnancy tester se test kiya jism....
mam mujhe 16 nov ko periods hue the. pr abi dec me nhi hue. maine pregnancy tester se test kiya jisme result positive rha. pr main abi baby nhi chahti. koi pill ho to btaiye
Dr. Shipra Mathur
Hi, best to see gynaecologist for this and take their advise.
Ihave 4 month 15 days old baby n I gave 3 vaccination n doctor suggested me 6 month vaccine it is....
Ihave 4 month 15 days old baby n I gave 3 vaccination n doctor suggested me 6 month vaccine it is must to give
Dr. Shipra Mathur
Hi, as per schedule there is Hepatitis B at 6 months (unless included in each of the combination injections given so far) .. So yes.
Hi mam my baby 4months complete in 18th I am EBM bt still milk is not sufficient may b she cries for....
Hi mam my baby 4months complete in 18th I am EBM bt still milk is not sufficient may b she cries for hunger ever 1 1/2hr what I do increase milk supply plz do help....previously ur suggestions are very much helpful mam tq in advance
Dr. Shipra Mathur
Hi Trinayani, please continue to put the baby to breast frequently to help drive the reflex that increases milk production. Make sure you have a healthy adequate diet and fluids and stay relaxed :) Your gynaecologist may be be able to prescribe a medicine/granules that may help. However, if the baby stays hungry offer formula as a top up to fulfill the baby's requirement so that the growth is not affected. Take care.
hello madam gud afternoon..my son who ws absolutely healthy nd fyn since birth hs got his typhoid va....
hello madam gud afternoon..my son who ws absolutely healthy nd fyn since birth hs got his typhoid vaccination combined wid tadap nd got fevr on 3rd day of vaccination bt I gve sumol so he slept md early mrng around 12 nun he got fevr fits nd we got very scared it ws lasted for less dn minute..he ws 2 year old ..bt he didn't get fit again nd nothing ws dignonised in tests nd eeg brain scan all ws normal..only white blood cells count where lil 12000 lil high....cn dt fits hapnd cz of vaccination..and he became fyn only in 5 days of antibiotic dose since 2 months passed he is doing fyn..fits ws cz of vaccination tadap?how common?
Dr. Shipra Mathur
Good afternoon Pragya! The fit may have been because of the fever.. These are called febrile fits and may occur when the fever rises quickly due to any cause including vaccination. A certain type of dpt vaccine is associated more with fever and fits.. It's uncommon but well known to occur.
Dr. Shipra Mathur
Hi Aswathy, by painless vaccinen you mean the cellular DPT vaccine. Yes, it's fine to use that as per schedule.
Today 5 months completed for my baby girl, can i start giving solids from now
Today 5 months completed for my baby girl, can i start giving solids from now
Dr. Shipra Mathur
Hi Kavita, WHO recommends 6 months for starting solids though some babies do seem to be ready earlier. Take care
Mere baby ko ek Hafte se kaun hai but Dave Dene Ke Baad bhi Woh Phir theek nahi ho raha hai Jaise Ba....
Mere baby ko ek Hafte se kaun hai but Dave Dene Ke Baad bhi Woh Phir theek nahi ho raha hai Jaise Babar Wapas aa raha hai To Kya Kare
Dr. Shipra Mathur
Sorry Sonam, I couldn't quite get what the problem is. Please write in again explaining the symptom, will be happy to help.
mam stool of my baby was sour smell is that normal from last 2days
mam stool of my baby was sour smell is that normal from last 2days
Dr. Shipra Mathur
Yes, not a worry..
hlo mam...i m a working woman and my baby is take cow milk...is it good for him?
hlo mam...i m a working woman and my baby is take cow milk...is it good for him?
thnk you mam bt dtp combine vaccination given wid typhoid is known to cause fevr and hence fits..it....
thnk you mam bt dtp combine vaccination given wid typhoid is known to cause fevr and hence fits..it NVR hpnd to him..this ws first tym..so nxt tym I hv to be alert..and is JE vaccination adviceble to give?it won't cause fevr ?
Dr. Shipra Mathur
Hi, next time at 5 years, mention this to your paediatrician and he can vaccinate keeping this in mind. JE is advisable to children who are living in area like UP/North East where the disease is common. Not given routinely to all children in the country.
Dr. Shipra Mathur
All vaccines may potentially cause fever.. Dpt more than others.
hello doctor my son is 5rs old he completed all vaccine up to 5,up to how many years we have to give....
hello doctor my son is 5rs old he completed all vaccine up to 5,up to how many years we have to give influenza vaccine our doctor said that every year my son has to take this vaccine ,is it compulsary 2doses of this vaccine he already taken he could fall everytime to cold,every year we have to take flue vaccine,i heard that some of these vaccines not good for kids,some of vaccines cuase autism to childrens is it correct madam
hello madam bcg mark is compulsory on shoulder my son Dnt have any mark ,can we check the doctor r is nothing to worry.tanq doctor for u r valuable suggests.
Dr. Shipra Mathur
Hi Sandhya, flu vaccine is optional each year but definitely recommended for young below 5 year olds and those with asthma, heart problems etc. It only protects against the flu and not the other seasonal colds. Every year the strain of the flu vaccine may change, hence the need for a new vaccine each year. If now, your son is healthy from a chest point if view, it's not a must to keep taking it.
for ADHD problem any medicine r vaccine work madam.my son was hyperactive.
Dr. Shipra Mathur
There is no proven scientific link between autism and vaccines. So don't worry on that account.
Dr. Shipra Mathur
There are medicines for AdHD, no vaccine. Take care.
Hello Dr my son is shy of 3 months... can we start giving cow.milk as my milk is not sufficeint
Hello Dr my son is shy of 3 months... can we start giving cow.milk as my milk is not sufficeint
Dr. Shipra Mathur
Hi Benazeer, yes supplement if needed but would prefer formula milk at this age.
mera baby eight months ka h uska 5 teeth aa chuka m usa homeopathic medicine da rahi thi teeth k lia....
mera baby eight months ka h uska 5 teeth aa chuka m usa homeopathic medicine da rahi thi teeth k lia usa medicine teeth k lia kab tk dena padege aur kya agar me teeth ki dusri medicine pa switch kar skti ho
Dr. Shipra Mathur
Hi Sonam, his teething seems to be fine.. no extra medication needed. Take care!
hlo mam my baby is 5mnths running and he has so many hair fall now is it normal kya baad m hair nhi....
hlo mam my baby is 5mnths running and he has so many hair fall now is it normal kya baad m hair nhi ayenge???
Dr. Shipra Mathur
Hi Narmada, yes it's normal as the hair are soft and fall away easily. Keep up with a nutritious diet as GE grows, not a worry.
thnk u so much doc madam..I stay in West Bengal..is that adviceble to give JE vaccination..
thnk u so much doc madam..I stay in West Bengal..is that adviceble to give JE vaccination..
Dr. Shipra Mathur
Yes
hello BCG mark is compsary ,my son dnt have he is 5now.
hello BCG mark is compsary ,my son dnt have he is 5now.
Dr. Shipra Mathur
Hi,sometimes the mark does not come. If it has definitely been given, not a worry.
if he Dnt have any problem madam
k tanq madam if BBg nt given any complications in futute
Dr. Shipra Mathur
BCG has to be taken as it protects against tuberculosis.
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