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Pneumococcal Vaccine

2018-01-01 17:15:23
My daughter is 1 year old and didn't get the PCV according to IAP schedule . She get the first dose of PCV at 12th month and our doc suggest to have next dose at 15th month and 18th month but our new doc is suggesting only one dose at 14th month , a bit confused on PCV schedule , please suggest .
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If your child has got 1st dose of pcv at 12 mnth,then no more dosage required dear

Answered2018-01-07 13:41:39

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Hi thanks for writing to Practo.  Your first doctor has told the right schedule. 2 doses 1 month apart and then 1 booster.

Answered2018-01-04 04:23:56

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