#AskTheExpert Dear Doctor, PCV Booster dose (PCV10) is same as the doses of PCV that are given to child on 6th week and 14th week of birth. thank you

2 Answers

Dr. Vaibhav jainFather of a 5 yr 9 m old girl4 years ago

A. yes the vaccine is same at 6 weeks and then add 10 week and then at 14 week but all vaccine are given that is 1 st dose and then second and then third

POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy4 years ago

A. The WHO recommends immunization with PCV at either 6, 10, and 14 weeks and 2, 3, and 4 months [4],they are same but booster dosages.

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