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A member asked:
Should i be concerned if my son is 16 months & so far not recd pneumococcal vaccine. can he now get it?
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I would get it: Delays in receiving this vaccine will not change the benefit your son receives.It just delays the beginning of protection from invasive pneumococcal disease.
Answered 12/28/2013
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