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Is Pneumococcal Immunization Necessary For A Child?
Question: Is pneumococcal immunization in ncecessary for 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
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
thank U Doctor
Brief Answer:
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
Regards
Dr Arun
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
Regards
Dr Arun
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