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Should we give our 2 years old son the Prevanar vaccination?
Question
My paediatrician advised Prevanar vaccination for my son who is 24 months old. Is it advisable at this stage? I have read that it is scheduled when the child is 6-10-12 weeks old.
Expert Answer
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Prof HPS SachdevaMay 29, 2008
Prof HPS Sachdev,
Senior Consultant Pediatrics,
Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research,
New Delhi
Senior Consultant Pediatrics,
Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research,
New Delhi
The ages that you mention are the optimal ages for pneumococcal vaccination. At 24 months the protection will be offered but many children do attain immunity naturally. As a very crude guide, the cost benefit ratio will become only about 60-70% of expected at the optimal age. If you can easily afford the vaccine, it is desirable to give it. If not, do not lose any sleep over it.
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