Can the pediatric pneumonia vaccine be delayed?
Disease description:
My neighbor’s child has had a mild fever for the past couple of days, and it’s time for the child’s scheduled vaccination. May I ask whether the pediatric pneumococcal vaccine can be postponed?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Weiling
The pneumococcal vaccine for infants and young children can be postponed. This vaccine helps prevent pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis, and is typically administered to infants aged 6 weeks to 15 months. If a child has fever or symptoms of a respiratory infection, vaccination should be delayed until one week after full recovery under a physician’s care. It is advisable to closely monitor the child’s overall health and avoid exposure to cold temperatures.
