Both pneumococca ,,2nd dose and influenza vaccine are due for my baby at 6 months. which is to be given first priority. experts pls answer.

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy4 years ago

A. both are important but first complete the booster doses of pneumococcal vaccine if previously given and the second also important would be influenza vaccine which help in decreasing the viral fever by at least 60%

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