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If the Prevenar vaccine is missed in the first month, can it be given later?

Prof HPS Sachdeva
Prof HPS Sachdev,
Senior Consultant Pediatrics,
Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research,
New Delhi

Q: My doctor wants to administer the Prevenar vaccine to my almost 5 months old baby. Generally, Prevenar is scheduled at 6-10-14 weeks and a booster at 12 to 14 months. Can this be given after 4 months too?

A:Yes, if the first vaccination has been missed at 6 weeks, then vaccination schedule can be started later also.