#pneumococcal_vaccinebabies#drgirijamohan What Is Pneumococcal vaccine Schedule till 5 years
Pneumonia by the bacteria pneumococcus is a very serious and fatal disease under 5 especially under 2.
It causes not only pneumonia but serious illnesses like meningitis, bacteremia, There are 2 types of vaccines PCV10 and 13.It is given IM at 6,10 and 14 weeks. and booster at 15 to 18 months
Dr. Girija Mohan, is an authority in the field of Pediatrics, with approximately 4 decades of medical expertise and experience in her medical specialty. She is currently the Professor of Pediatrics of Believer's Church Medical College, in addition to being the Medical Superintendent of this tertiary care facility.Dr. Mohan has, over the course of her professional life, been the recipient of numerous accolades from eminent government bodies for her significant contribution to the field of Pediatrics, including the highly coveted Dr E. G. Suresh Memorial Award for the Best Pediatrician of Kerala State, and the Dr. Satyadas Memorial Oration Award by Kerala Medical College Teachers Association(KGMCTA).When time permits, she likes to dabble in her other passion, art.
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