Which vaccine is contraindicated in child with history of convulsions
High-Yield Explanation
After DPT vaccination , due to the peussis component, rarely convulsions may occur either due to the fever or due to an encephalopathy syndrome. An infant who develops convulsions following a dose of DPT should not be given any fuher peussis vaccine; fuher doses should be DT vaccine or tetanus toxoid alone.Febrile convulsions is not a contraindication. Reference: Ghai essential pediatrics 6th edition Page 193Page 193