PCV vaccination

2021-08-02 02:11:38
Hi - if the child having 2 does of PCV vaccine of a company (GSK ) and last dose or 3rd one from another company (Serum) , then Is there any problem ? because the GSK vaccine is not available now . Thanks in advance!
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Use the samne brand vaccine as potency of each brand varies.

Answered2021-08-02 06:02:44

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Hello, It's preferred to use same brand or higher brand like PCV 13. follow my Instagram/tiwari_child_clinic for health Q&A. 🙏Tiwari child clinic Delhi🙏

Answered2021-08-02 05:37:50

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Hi Its always better not to interchange the vaccines as there are different strains
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try in other hospital

Answered2021-08-02 04:02:57

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Ideally same manufacturer. The PCV from GSK (Synflorix) and the one from Serum ( Pmeumosiil) have 3 different strains and 7 common strains. Sunflorix is available now. You should perhaps checks a different hospital.

Answered2021-08-02 02:38:30

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