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2019-01-07 00:05:40
Hi my son is 4 month.my doc said pneumonia injection. 3 doses.what are the benefits for injection. Please explain. Is it good for my baby
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Pneumococcal infections are prevalent in the surrounding. it's infection leads to pneumonia respiratory infections, ear infections as well as brain infections. Two types of pneumococcal vaccine are available. You should go for the 13 valent pneumococcal vaccine as it gives better protection in the long run. government has already started giving 13 valent pneumococcal vaccine in 5 states in India and has been included in the national immunization schedule in this 5 states.

Answered2019-01-07 06:08:15

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It is an excellent vaccine used around the world and it helps in preventing pneumonia infections blood infections and even some types of brain infection caused by a particular bacteria called pneumococcus

Answered2019-01-07 04:10:29

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Yes it's good.. Prevention from pneumococcal pneumonia

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