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Posted On : 18 Oct 2006

A patient's 7 month daughter received the 23 valent pneumococcal vaccine in error. The baby had no immediate side effect but the mother is still extremely concerned. Is the only reason it is not given under two yrs because of the lack of immunity it provides? How can I reassure her now and can she have her DPT which is now overdue?

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pediatriconcall

The antibody response will not be adequate to the vaccine. There is no adverse effect to the vaccine if given early.

18 years ago

kantakumari

yr resoning is correct,you can explain the same with some literature

18 years ago

Dr Sanwar Agrawal

This is polysaccharide vaccine and poorly immunogenic below 2 Years and has poor memory too, that is the only reason for not advocating it below 2 years.The mother can be assured by giving scientific facts.She can have her DPT.

18 years ago

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