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Pnemmoccaucal after 5yrs (not given yet)

2020-06-22 11:57:55
Hi, my kid is weak in immunity and has not being vaccinated with pnemmoccaucal vaccines. He is 5.4 years old. Can we give him now. What should be the schedule and should we give 13 or 23 or both. Thanks  
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Latest recommendation says A single dose of pneumococcal 13 vaccine is sufficient even for adults

Answered2020-06-22 14:00:31

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A single dose of PCV13 may be administered to previously unvaccinated children if they have asplenia, HIV infection or an immune compromising condition

Answered2020-06-22 13:49:36

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One dose recommended as a catchup schedule upto 18 years

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Hi ! Immunity weak means what u mean to say, is he suffering from any disease? If not then  he should take one dose of pcv 13 only at this age , 23 not needed.

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