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Hi, my kid is weak in immunity and has not being vaccinated with pneumococcal vaccines. He is 5.4 years old. Can we give him now. What should be the schedule and should we give 13 or 23 or both. Thanks.
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The vaccine is given generally to less than 2 years old child and adults more than 65 years old. It is not required for others unless some chronic disease occurs.
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