Child Health

cheatan1k

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Member since 13 May 2018

cheatan1k

05 July 2018 11:57:51

cheatan1k

05 July 2018 11:57:51

Hi!

My son who is 3 years old has joined me in muscat last week. I wanted to check do i need to go for vaccination here in muscat or as per the health calender which is due in the age of 4 .

Please apprise.'
Cheatan

Sumitran

India Expert (Chennai)

Member since 04 October 2009

Sumitran

05 July 2018 13:00:21

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Sumitran

05 July 2018 13:00:21

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Hi cheatan1k,

The vaccinations given to children in India and in Oman are not the same.

In Oman, certain shots are not prescribed or given since they are not needed.

It is best that you take your child's immunisation records to a Paediatrician and consult with the doctor on what are the shots to be given and by when.

You may have to go to private hospitals only for giving those shots since the government hospitals / clinics / medical centres do not take in children born outside Oman for FREE vaccinations.

The unscrupulous private hospitals and polyclinics charge a hefty sum for each of these vaccinations, while in the government-run establishments it is absolutely for free - for both the nationals and the resident expatriate children. Hail His Majesty !