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Query on vaccination for recurrent viral
Hi Doctor,
I have two questions, kindly help :
1. Currently I am taking antibiotics for viral, although symptoms free from yesterday. Can I take influvac tetra now ?
2. I also need to take the pneumonia vaccine. Kindly suggest which vaccine I should take and whether it's a single dose or multiple doses.
I am a 35 year old male.
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If you are not immunocomprised ,you can go through it .and complete vaccination.
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Hello,
1. Yes, you can take influvac tetra. Also the vaccine is to taken every year around September to avoid getting the viral fever altogether.
2. Pneumonia vaccine is usually recommended only if you’re above 50 yrs of age or a high risk individual with multiple medical issues or an immunocompromised person.
Still for your reference :
You’ve to take Inj. Prevenar first, which is a single dose only.
2 months after that, Inj. Pneumovac should be taken, which should then be repeated every 5 years.
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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a free detailed discussion
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It depends on your immune system, you can provide me your history so that I can guide you through how to get immune system better to avoid any further vaccinations
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Consult me online to better understanding your conditions and whether to take vaccinations or not
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Flu vaccine and Pneumonia vaccine are not routinely required for everyone.
General indications for the vaccine are:
*If you have high risk medical conditions
*If you have chronic respiratory problems like Asthma, COPD etc
*If you are immunocompromised due to a condition/s or from treatments for another illness
*If you are a healthcare professional who will be working with patients
If you are in the group that actually needs a vaccine then wait a week before you have your jabs.
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Kindly consult with me on 94 two six 86 seven eight 96 for proper guidance.
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No wait for a week
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You need to think twice before taking antibiotics, they are never needed in case of viral infections and 90% of the times for other reasons they are prescribed, they should not be. So always consult before starting antibiotics. And unless there are specific reasons for taking a pneumococcal vaccine, you don’t need it at this age
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First of all antibiotics are for bacterial infection, not for viral fever. In viral fever they are only useful in treatment of any secondary infection caused by other bacteria.
You are free from symptoms for 1 day only, kindly take the vaccine after at least 4 weeks.
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Your history is not complete.
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Don’t worry
You can take it after becoming better and symptom free
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You can take this vaccine a week after you remain symptom free.At your age you don't need pneumococal vaccine unless you have specific risks
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When you are recovered and no symptoms
May get vaccine
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Yes.
Taking influenza vaccine is safe even if you are on antibiotics, as long as you are symptom-free and no fever now. Viral illness + antibiotics does not affect influenza vaccine.
2. Pneumonia vaccine for a 35-year-old male
For healthy adults below 50, pneumonia vaccine is not routinely required, unless you have high-risk conditions like:
Diabetes
Asthma/COPD
Heart/kidney/liver disease
Smoker
Immunocompromised
If you are high-risk, the recommended option is:
✅ PCV20 (Prevnar-20) — single dose only, no booster needed.
If PCV20 is not available:
➡️ PCV13 (single dose) → followed by PPSV23 after 1 year.
If you are healthy with no risk factors, you don’t need pneumonia vaccine at 35.
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When you r symptomfree go for vaccine
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You may take the Influvac Tetra vaccine once you are symptom-free for at least 24–48 hours; ongoing antibiotics do not interfere with the flu vaccine. For pneumonia protection at your age, the recommended option is a single dose of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13 or PCV15) followed by one dose of PPSV23 after one year, especially if you have recurrent respiratory infections or risk factors. These are not taken yearly; they are usually one-time doses with long-term protection. Please consult a nearby vaccination centre to schedule both vaccines safely.
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Can you take Influvac Tetra while on antibiotics
Yes, you can.
Taking antibiotics does not interfere with flu vaccines.
Since your viral symptoms have resolved and you are stable, you can safely take the Influvac Tetra now.
Only avoid vaccination if:
You have fever
You feel unwell
You have severe allergy to egg protein (rare)
Otherwise, you are good to go.
Influvac Tetra can be taken safely even during/after antibiotics. No waiting period needed.
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For adults below 60, pneumonia vaccine is recommended only if you want extra protection, or if you have any risk factors such as:
Asthma
Diabetes
Smoking
Heart disease
Lung disease
Frequent respiratory infections
If none of these apply and you are generally healthy, vaccination is optional, but still beneficial.
There are two options:
1: Single Vaccine Strategy (Most modern)
PCV20 (Prevnar 20)
• Only 1 dose for lifetime
• Covers 20 pneumococcal strains
• Most convenient & preferred in 2024 guidelines
• No booster needed
If available, this is the best choice.
Option 2: Older, Two-Vaccine Strategy
If PCV20 is not available:
Step 1: PCV13 (Prevnar 13) – one dose
THEN after 8 weeks
Step 2: PPSV23 (Pneumovax 23) – one dose
This gives broad coverage but requires two visits.
Which One Should YOU Take at Age 35?
If you want simplest & strongest protection →
PCV20 single dose
If PCV20 is unavailable →
PCV13 now → PPSV23 after 8 weeks
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Can take vaccine after complete recovery
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Dr. Laxmi Koppishetty
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Kindly consult
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can take
No worries
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Dr. Shahbaz Khan
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Delhi
Usually we recommend getting vaccinated once symptoms are gone
Do get a consultation for further evaluation
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Dr. Gaurij Hood
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16 yrs exp
Valsad
Pls consult for discussion and way ahead.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food .water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
None now
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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