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PCV vaccine is mandatory for babies?

2020-10-07 18:22:15
PCV vaccine is mandatory? My pediatrician told me it's not necessary vaccine. My baby is 6months old and till now we have given govt vaccines for him.
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You should give it if you are affordable financially... As pneumonia is more common in children below 2 years if age... And also govt introduce it in some states and gradually it becomes available in whole country in PHC...
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better to give it...

Answered2020-10-08 02:20:57

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It is a recommended vaccine. Govt also started in some states. It prevents pneumonia and brain infection, ear infection also.

Answered2020-10-08 02:00:48

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PCV reduces the incidence of pneumonia
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If you are affordable, please vaccinate the baby with PCV

Answered2020-10-08 01:02:51

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Affordability is the question. Otherwise a must to be given vaccine.

Answered2020-10-07 18:37:15

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