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Vaccination Clarification
My son is 5 months 3 days old., for 6 weeks,10 weeks 14 weeks vaccinations we have given from Government side.When we consulted pediatrician, he stated that pneumoccal vaccine was not included in the vaccine provided by government.As per his advice we gave him the pnemoccal vaccine at 5 months. Is it safe? Does pneumoccal vaccine not covered in the government side. Please confirm.
His born weight is 2.8kg, his currrent weight is 6.7kg
Is it correct weight for his age??
Also how long we need to give multivitamin ans vitamin D3 drops??
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Yes pneumococcal vaccination good ,some state providing some not. Weight of baby is normal for age ,vit d3 recommended upto 1 year..need more book online consultation
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Dr. Rahul Kamble
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1.It is recommended to give pneumococcal vaccine
2.It not yet introduced in All States.
3.weight is normal for age.
4.vitamin D3 to be given Till one year of age.
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