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2022-10-09 13:33:58
A kid from our locality has suffered from pneumonia though she has vaccinated (PCv). She is 4 month old. How is that possible is she is vaccinated but attacked by pneumonia?
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PCV covers against pneumococcal pneumonia… the child might be having infection from some other virus or bacteria. Some infections which are mild for adults might be severe for children .
Next Steps
Maintain hand hygiene
Health Tips
Wash hands and Wear mask when visiting an infant or a newborn

Answered2022-10-10 04:44:40

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We need to know details, was illness loosely just called pneumonia or was Xray showing pneumonia patch. Sometimes it could be viral pneumonia and not bacterial

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