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Pcv 13 routine for babies
I came to know that my daughter(2years 5 months) was given 3 shots of pcv at 5 weeks, 3 months and 21 months given by private hospital. Government hospital gives 4 shots. Do you recommend ppsv23 or may i know the best approach?.
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PCV vaccination as per schedule can be given at 6,10,14 weeks and booster between 15-18 mmths
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Greetings
It is understandable to be concerned when you notice differences between private and government vaccination schedules for your daughter.
While the standard PCV series often includes four doses, catch-up requirements vary based on the child's current age and health.
PPSV23 is generally only recommended for children aged 2 or older who have certain high-risk medical conditions.
For healthy children, PPSV23 is not typically used as a routine substitute for missing or incomplete PCV doses.
The best approach is to have your pediatrician review her records to determine if a final PCV catch-up
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No need.
It's only required in special conditions.
If your baby is totally healthy, then no need!!!
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is there anything bothering your kid?
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PCV vaccine schedule are like at 6weeks , 10wks, 14 wks and again at 12months
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Dr. Allwyn Rayalu A
Pediatrician
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Chennai
Hi good evening,
The Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) recommends the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) for all infants as a primary 3-dose series at 6, 10, and 14 weeks, followed by a booster dose at 12–15 months. Other than that if your child is having splenectomy or any congenital immuno deficiency syndromes you need not give any ppsv23
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Give one more dose as booster at completion of 2 years
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But check the schedule properly as most private hospitals follow IAP, thy would have given the injection
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