Why should I take the vaccine?💡

Vaccinating your baby against Pneumococcal bacteria is crucial, guarding them against severe infections like pneumonia, meningitis, and bacteremia. Through vaccination, your baby's immune system will transform like a superhero, effectively fight with these bacteria and significantly reducing the risk of severe illness. So, getting that PCV13 shot is a way to keep your precious one safe and healthy.

How to get the vaccine?💉

There are 4 mandatory doses for PCV 13 vaccination in total, and the second dose is usually given after 2 months after the first dose. Doctors recommend getting the second dose of the PCV 13 vaccine when your baby is around 4 months old since the first dose should have been given when she/he was 2 months old. Your clinic might have already made you an appointment for the second dose of the vaccine when you had the first dose. If they didn’t, do not hesitate to call and ask them for an appointment before the time passes!

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What are the side effects of the vaccine?

Your baby might get fussy for a day when she/he comes back from the clinic! She/he will get tired from fever, chill, headache, or muscle aches. Fortunately, these symptoms are usually mild and disappear within one or two days. But your little one might get cranky for the day, so get your mind ready before you bring him/her to the doctor!

What are the symptoms of Pneumococcal disease?

High fever is the symptom in common, and the pain in the lung, brain, spinal cord, and ear would follow depending on the part of the body it affects. Patients also suffer from chest pain, rapid breathing, headache, and sometimes pain in the ear with swollen dar drum follows. If you suspect any of the symptoms in your little one, don’t hesitate to discuss it with the doctor to avoid a serious infection!