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My baby had ipv vaccination at 2 mos; opv at 4 mos and ipv at 6mos. is it ok to mix opv and ipv? should he have 1 or 2 more ipv?
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It is OK: It is completely fine to mix the oral and injectible polio vaccines. He does not need another until he is over 4.
Answered 11/24/2013
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