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Is It Dangerous To Give 5 PCV Vaccines To A Child?
Hi. I was filling out immunization forms for my son for Early Childhood Education last night, and realized he recieved 5 PCV vaccines instead of 2-4. He recieved 3 PCV-7's and 2 PCV-13's. I feel terrible that I didn't keep track..but what do I do? Do I need to be worried?
Wed, 3 Sep 2014
Thanks for posting your query at HealthCareMagic. PCV or Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is given for protection against pneumococcal infections. PCV-7 protects against 7 strains whereas PCV-13 protects against 13 strains including the ones covered by PCV-7. Do not worry. The 5 doses will not cause any harm.
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You have not mentioned age of these vaccinations to your baby.Otherwise also in most recommended immunization schedules like Indian Academy of pediatrics guidelines child receives 4 doses of PCV at 6,10,14 weeks and booster at 1.5 years of age . I do not think there is any reason for worry . If you follow exact dates and age of your child , I may be able to better answer you .In my opinion you need not worry .
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Welcome to HCM
You have not mentioned age of these vaccinations to your baby.Otherwise also in most recommended immunization schedules like Indian Academy of pediatrics guidelines child receives 4 doses of PCV at 6,10,14 weeks and booster at 1.5 years of age . I do not think there is any reason for worry . If you follow exact dates and age of your child , I may be able to better answer you .In my opinion you need not worry .
Hope I answered your query ,
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