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Vaccine for prevention of pneumonia

2021-05-14 17:23:53
My mother is 60 years old. She has completed 2 dose of covieshield vaccine. Would like to know what vaccine should she take for prevention of pneumonia? How much gap to be maintained from covieshield 2nd dose date?
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis and to suggest you further management plan

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Pneumococcal vaccine preferred by copd pt She doesn’t require it

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Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management

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Pneumonia is a broad term, the vaccine which you took will protect from corona virus - viral pneumonia, there are other vaccines like swine flu vaccine which will prevent H1N1 Pneumonia etc.. Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, virus, or fungus

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