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I want to know about the risks associated with pneumonia.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 60-year-old male and I know the importance of the pneumococcal vaccine in preventing pneumonia, particularly caused by streptococcus pneumoniae. Could you please provide information on the risks associated with pneumonia, especially at my age? What are the key benefits and effect... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pneumonia is an infection in your lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Pneumonia causes your lung tissue to swell (inflammation) and can cause fluid or pus in your lungs. Bacterial pneumonia is usually more severe than viral pneumonia, which often resolves on i... Read Full »
Do I require a booster for the vaccines had in childhood?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a photographer and would likely venture into so many remote areas. I will obtain appropriate malaria prophylaxis before traveling to remote areas and have a large supply of DEET and Permethrin mosquito repellent. I want to be sure that I am up-to-date with all of my vaccines and that... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate your attention to your health and the steps you've taken to stay protected. Considering the vaccines you've already received, I would recommend getting the typhoid and pneumococcal vaccine to further safeguard your health. Since you've completed most of the ... Read Full »
What is the schedule of the PCV vaccine and the OPV drops?
Query: Hi doctor,The vaccination for my 2-month-old daughter is scheduled for tomorrow. I am confused about the PCV vaccine. Some immunization cards say PCV2 has to be given in two months, and some say it should be given in three months. My second question is regarding OPV2 drops.Kindly guide me on an appr... Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. 1. I assume you are asking about the Pneumococcal vaccine ( PCV) schedule. 2. It is recommended at six weeks PCV1 (1.5 months), 10 Weeks PCV2 (2.5 months ), 14 weeks PCV3 (3.5 months), and a booster dose at 15 months (total of four shots). ... Read Full »
Which vaccination is suggestable for older adults during cold season, Pneumococcal or Influenza?
Query: Hello doctor, My elderly parents are over 75 but are fairly healthy except for mild hypertension. They live in a cold place. Their doctor plans to give them a pneumococcal vaccine (e.g., Pneumovax) next week, followed by an influenza vaccine the next month. Would it not be better if they get influ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, it is important to get the influenza vaccine every year and not a pneumococcal vaccine. Pneumococcal vaccine has two-shot S- PCV13 and PPSV23 for different pneumococcal bacterial strains to be taken at different time points. PCV13 vaccine should be taken ear... Read Full »
Can my 3.5 years old son get the pneumococcal vaccine now?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 3.5 years old, and he did not get his pneumococcal vaccine yet. When I asked about this, his pediatrician said that it is not a compulsory one. Even Rotavirus, I got it for my son with my own wish and was not instructed by his pediatrician. I was in my native for six months afte... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is nothing to be worried about, pneumococcal vaccine is not mandatory in your country, it is just optional. We, pediatricians, give it to susceptible babies like premature babies, babies who often fall sick, and leave the choice to parents for the rest of the ... Read Full »
My doctor advised taking pneumococcal and influenza vaccines. Will it affect my immunity?
Query: Hello doctor, The doctor advised us to take the following vaccines. Pneumococcal and influenza vaccines with a gap of five days, repeat pneumococcal vaccine after three years, and influenza vaccine every year. I doubt whether these vaccines cause problems in generating antibodies in my body naturall... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. These vaccines do not affect naturally occurring antibodies. Instead, these vaccines produce antibodies for two specific organisms. 1. Pneumococcal pneumonia bacteria. 2. Influenza virus. So these vaccines will not aff... Read Full »
Do inhaled steroids nullify the effect of the Pneumovax 23 vaccine against pneumonia?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 51-year-old male and have chronic asthma. I am on Symbicort Turbuhaler 160/4.5 mcg (Budesonide and Formoterol) and Asthavent as a rescue medication. I would like to have your opinion on getting the Pneumovax 23 vaccine with this kind of therapy. I am afraid it will not create prope... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you are a known case of chronic asthma. You are on Symbicort Turbuhaler. Symbicort Turbuhaler is the proper medication for your chronic asthma. As this medication contains steroids like ... Read Full »
Does the PCV vaccine result in a fever?
Query: Hi doctor, My baby boy had his first dose of PCV vaccination. He is suffering from fever now. But, the doctor, who gave vaccination, told me that the PCV vaccine will not cause fever. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are two types of PCV available (pneumococcal conjugate vaccine). Painless PCV, which does not cause fever in 99% cases and painful PCV, which is known to cause fever in 70% cases. The cost of painless is more than painful one. Hence, people do not give painless norm... Read Full »