<prompt> Which vaccine is contraindicated in child with history of convulsions -DPTMeaslesTyphoidBCG  <response>: Ans. is a i.e., DPT o DPT vaccine is contraindicated in children with progressive neurological disease and children with convulsions following the first dose. o These contraindications are because of the adverse reactions that the child can develop to the peussis component of the vaccine. Contraindications to DPT vaccine i Progressive neurological disease is iiContraindications to secomd dose a Convulsions within 72 hours b Encephalopathy within 7 hours c Anaphylaxis d Hyporesponsive or hypotensive episodes e Hyperpyrexia with fever 105 F f Persistent or high pitch cry 3 hours Contraindications for measles vaccine o Pregnancy o Deficient cell mediated immunity Contraindications to typhoid vaccine Within 24 hours of antibiotic treatment Pregnancy Contraindications to BCG vaccine Immunosuppression and HIV Acute illness Patients on steroids Immunosuppression 