Which vaccine should not given to a child suffering from convulsions?
High-Yield Explanation
DPT should not be repeated if severe reactions occured after a previous dose. Such reactions include collapse or shock like state, persistent screaming episodes, temperature above 40 deg.C, convulsions, other neurological symptoms and anaphylactic reactions. Ref: PARK&;S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICINE 23rd edition , Page :162