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A 18-year-old male asked:
Is any vaccine available to give protection against pneumoccocal pneumonia?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Yes: Yes here in the United States, but i would imagine its also available in india but not as readily.
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Dr. Mark Diamondanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Yes: There are 2 -the conjugate and the polysaccharide version.The latter is available for adults. Both for pediatrics.They are not perfect, but prevent a number, but not all strains.
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Last updated Nov 27, 2017
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