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Pneumococcal vaccine - specific question about children who are over two already

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hunkermunker · 05/09/2006 17:21

Do they have it? DS1 is 2.5 - will he be invited for the catch-up now this immunisation has been added to the vaccination schedule?

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nailpolish · 05/09/2006 17:23

i got a note from the gp asking me to take dd2 (2 next month)

nothing for dd1 (4 next month)

hunkermunker · 05/09/2006 17:24

I have asked my HV, and I think she said he'd get it, but she also said he'd be called for a 2y check when he was 2.3 and he wasn't, so who knows?!

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nailpolish · 05/09/2006 17:25

i am going to ask when i take dd2

its most unfair, and im quite annoyed tbh

saggarmakersbottomknocker · 05/09/2006 17:32

hunker - it's a completely different vaccine for over 2's so I'm not sure that they will be offered anything.

saggarmakersbottomknocker · 05/09/2006 17:39

Over 2's are seen to be at less risk than under 2's - unless they are in a 'high risk' group. In that case you can get the other vaccine anyway.

anniebear · 05/09/2006 18:30

yes High risk is babies and the elderly

My DD got Phneumococcal Meningitis at 8 months old

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