My daughter is 18 months old now, 9.22 kg weight. During her first year she was given 3 doses of pneumococcal vaccination---Prevnar13. During her second year now is pneumococcal booster required? If so by when should it be given?

Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician32yrs exp

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For adults who are 65 and over and are otherwise healthy, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention currently recommend a one-time vaccination with the pneumonia shot and no booster shots. However, many doctors do give a second shot 5 to 10 years after the first shot.PCV (pneumococcal conjugate vaccine) Prevnar. � Vaccination Schedules for Children Less Than 5 Years. Routine PCV Schedule. All children should receive a 3 dose primary series and a booster dose if vaccination is begun at 6 months of age or younger. 

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