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Mom of a 11 yr 2 m old boy4 years ago

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my 7 yr old girl has not been given any dose of PCV vaccine till now. now i want her to be vaccinated for pneumococcal. so at this age how many doses of pcv are required?

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children4 years ago

A. Child vaccination needs to be postponed in the covid pandemic situation to avoid risk and exposure of the child but as the situation is getting somewhat better now so you can discuss with yourgr doctor regarding this and specially influenza vaccine can be given if it is due

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