My pediatrician mentioned that pneumonia (pcv) vaccine would be given twice in 6th weeks and in 14th weeks. He is skipping 10th week. Is it fine ? #Vaccination

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Dr Raksha guptaMom of a 9 yr 6 m old boy3 years ago

A. 10 week vaccination skipped 8n government dispensaryIt is very difficult to comment here without proper physical examination. You must take appointment and visit to near by hospital.

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