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My child missed several vaccines during the pandemic - is it too late to catch up?

Answer verified by LinQMD Care Team Last updated 13 Aug 2026
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It is never too late, and I hear this concern regularly. Missing vaccines during the pandemic was extremely common, and the good news is that catch-up vaccination is well established and very effective. I sit down with the vaccination record, work out exactly what was missed and when, and create a structured catch-up plan that brings your child up to date as quickly and safely as possible. There is no penalty for being late, but there is real benefit in completing the schedule.

Written by Dr. Neha Garg, MBBS, DCH, MD Pediatrics, Consultant Pediatrician, Prime Neuro And Child Clinic, SK 238, Sector 116, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201316. Monday to Saturday, 11 AM to 2 PM and 6 PM to 8 PM. Phone: +91 9560254990.