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Father of a 4 yr 9 m old boy4 years ago

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#asktheexpert is PCV vaccine mandatory for babies of 2 months . If yes, how many doses is prescribed

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. the pneumococcal vaccine is optional vaccine to the baby but it is one of the important vaccines to the baby to be given better take the vaccine 3 doses along with DPT vaccine to the baby

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