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Vaccine for pneumonia or Flu
This is regarding my nephew of 4 years. He is frequently prone to infections as his immune system is weak. Recently he was treated for mild pneumonia and chest congestion, at pediatric hospital for 3 days. His symptoms were fever, cough and congested breathing.
My query is to prevent this in future, should we give him the Flu shot or the newly launched Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine could be given to him ?
Thanks in advance!
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Yes.Flu vaccine needs to be given.
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Yes influenza vaccine and pneumococcal conjugate vaccine are recommended for all by Indian academy of pediatrics. These may help the child
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