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Pneumococcal vaccine

2021-06-18 04:54:13
My daughter is 17 month old and no pneumococcal vaccination done for her. Can we give her vaccination now?whch one and at what intervals??
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Yes you can, she will be needing two dosage two month apart. You will have to choose between 13 valent or 10 valent.

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Yes,PCV 13 2 doses given at 2 month interval

Answered2021-06-18 04:56:59

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