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Pneumococcal vaccine for infants

2018-06-19 08:14:17
My son is 5month 16days old now,pneumococcal vaccine is necessary for him??.how could it help infants to prevent.
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Its a very important vaccine for small kids & children. But its an optional vaccine due to cost factor. If you can afford  go for it. The pneumococcal bug causes life threatening diseases like pneumonia, brain infection ,etc

Answered2018-06-19 08:51:36

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If you can afford it,one of the most effective vaccines used,do give it.

Answered2018-06-19 12:49:41

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