#AskTheExpert Is PCV necessary or it can be skipped? Since there is no govt supply

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ExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician4 years ago

A. hi your baby is 4 months old now pcv or pneumococcal vaccine is an optional vaccine and if required then you can take it or skip it but it's advisable to not miss it

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