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What Will Be The Repercussions Of Second Dose Of Pneumonia Vaccination?

Posted on Tue, 6 Oct 2015

Question: Is it harmful if a person receives the pnemonia shot a second time in the time frame of less than 5 years?

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No, it is not harmful

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I am Dr.Barani and I am pleased to assist you.

The recommendation for pneumonia shot (pneumovax) is one dose or two doses 5 years apart.
But it is not harmful if the second dose was given by mistake in less than 5 years time.

I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Barani

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina