Is PCV same as pneumococcal?? Today I got my daughter vaccinated from govt hospital at 6th week, she got vaccinated for penta -1, what all vaccines are covered in this??

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

A. PCV vaccine or the pneumococcal vaccine is given at 6:10 and 14 weeks of age of baby so you should contact your pediatrician for baby vaccine schedule with the vaccine card given at the time of birth

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