“Can the pneumococal vaccine prevent lung infections?”
I have a baby who is 3 months old. We have to finish his vaccines, and the doctor said the pneumococal vaccine can prevent lung infections. Is this really true? How old should he be to have this vaccine?
2 Answers
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Barbara Stewart
Pulmonologist
The answer is absolutely yes, as well as some ear infections. They should have repeat injections at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 8 months. The reason for vaccines so frequently is that we want to make sure that your baby is completely covered. A newborn may have a tiny bit of your immunity, but not much. Your doctor wants to make sure that they develop their own because yours will soon be gone...
Please protect your most precious child, and make sure to keep them well.
Please protect your most precious child, and make sure to keep them well.
Daniel John Pearson
Pulmonologist
Pneumococcal vaccine helps prevent Strep pneumo infections; and reduce severity of infection if it occurs. I strongly encourage this vaccination as Strep pneumo can cause rapidly fatal infections not only in young and elderly, but in all individuals.
