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Can I Start Vaccination For That As Well Now In A Week Time?
Posted on
Tue, 23 Mar 2021
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Question : Hello Dr I have a query regarding pneumonia vaccination..I am 42yr old male with CKD stage 3A, hypothyroidism, hypertension and depression..I took pcv 13 vaccination for pneumonia..As there is lots of confusion in pneumonia vaccination guidelines I want to know now when should I take ppsv 23? Should it be taken 1 yr after pcv 13 or 8 weeks later? kindly guide..I also want to get vaccinated against hepatitis b..So can I start vaccination for that as well now in a week time? I took pcv 13 about 7 days ago.. kindly revert asap..
Brief Answer:
1 year later
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
Ppsv 23 should be taken atleast 1 year after pcv13, and there is no confusion regarding this.
Yes you can take hepatitis b vaccine now.
I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas
1 year later
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
Ppsv 23 should be taken atleast 1 year after pcv13, and there is no confusion regarding this.
Yes you can take hepatitis b vaccine now.
I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
1 year later
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
Ppsv 23 should be taken atleast 1 year after pcv13, and there is no confusion regarding this.
Yes you can take hepatitis b vaccine now.
I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas
1 year later
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
Ppsv 23 should be taken atleast 1 year after pcv13, and there is no confusion regarding this.
Yes you can take hepatitis b vaccine now.
I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
For groups 19yrs to 64 yrs if you have ckd the protocol also says to have ppsv 23 , 8 weeks after pcv 13 and then at 5 yrs. That is why I asked you.Can you clarify on this please? Also is it possible for you to give me prescription for Hepatitis b vaccination? kindly revert asap please.
Brief Answer:
No
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
No, gap should be minimum 12 weeks. Multiple RCT based guidline suggest that. Not less than 12 weeks.
Sorry but prescription can not be given here.
I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas
No
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
No, gap should be minimum 12 weeks. Multiple RCT based guidline suggest that. Not less than 12 weeks.
Sorry but prescription can not be given here.
I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
No
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
No, gap should be minimum 12 weeks. Multiple RCT based guidline suggest that. Not less than 12 weeks.
Sorry but prescription can not be given here.
I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas
No
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
No, gap should be minimum 12 weeks. Multiple RCT based guidline suggest that. Not less than 12 weeks.
Sorry but prescription can not be given here.
I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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