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My baby is 5 month old do we need to give him pcv injection compulsory as we gave vaccine in government free but they not given pcv injection
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PCV vaccines prevent diseases caused by pneumococci like pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis, otitis media and sinusitis, which constitues a major burden of disease in the below 5 age group. At 5 months child will require two doses 4 weeks apart with a third 6 months from the 2nd dose
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Dr. Lokanadha Reddy
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PCV is also a mandatory vaccine. Now even govt has started in some states. It is recommended to give as per IAP schedule.
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