Penta (hep-b+DPT+HIb) is protected from pneumonia or not is my question

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. as you mentioned in your question Penta vaccine doesn't have protection against pneumonia for this you had to take pneumococcal vaccine which is available in private setup only since this is a optional vaccine

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