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Is it ok to get pneumoccal vaccine when i'm ill with common cold ? will it be less effective ? should i wait ?
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Yes it is OK: The vaccine will be just as effective. In general, unless there is a serious illness it is better to give vaccines than to withhold them. Remember your flu vaccine as well.
Answered 11/2/2014
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Effective: as long as you are not running a high fever or seriously ill.
Answered 11/2/2014
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