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Is Pneumococcal Immunization Necessary For A Child?

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Posted on Thu, 13 Apr 2017
Question: Is pneumococcal immunization in ncecessary for child
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Answered by Dr. Arun (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes it is necessary

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Pnuemococcus is a bacteria which causes ear chest and brain infection.
Almost 3 lakh deaths due to pnueumonia happen every year in XXXXXXX majority of them due to this bacteria.
It is beneficial to your child to get this vaccine rather than giving gifts and toys.
Let me know any further clarification you need.
wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Arun (37 minutes later)
thank U Doctor
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Answered by Dr. Arun (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
Regards
Dr Arun
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Dr. Arun

Pediatrician, Pulmonology

Practicing since :2003

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Is Pneumococcal Immunization Necessary For A Child?

Brief Answer: Yes it is necessary Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to us. Pnuemococcus is a bacteria which causes ear chest and brain infection. Almost 3 lakh deaths due to pnueumonia happen every year in XXXXXXX majority of them due to this bacteria. It is beneficial to your child to get this vaccine rather than giving gifts and toys. Let me know any further clarification you need. wishing your child good health. Regards Dr Arun