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My query on Child vaccination. My child 6 week vaccination given painless DTAP, As I have came to know DTAP have low immunity builder so now on 10 week scheduled can I switch to DTwP.
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Hi the difference between pentavac (painful) and pentaxim (painless) one is regarding one of the component. (pertussis). But there is a slight advantage of painful over painless one. As it's just the second dose you can switch over the painful one. It has got it's own side effects. Thanks.
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