My baby is repeatedly getting ear infection. Doctor suggested for PCV vaccine which i have skipped. Is it fine to give PCV vaccine at 6 months? do baby get fever or pain from it ?

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Swapnil SaxenaAyurvedic Physician4 years ago

A. yes and the risk of infection of pneumococcal bacterial group is maximum up to 2 year of age so if you have missed it you can still take it although it is an optional vaccine and it is also costly

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