Can infants with atrial septal defect receive the pneumonia vaccine?
Disease description:
The child is due for the pneumococcal vaccine, but was just diagnosed with an atrial septal defect. I'd like to ask: can infants with atrial septal defect receive the pneumonia vaccine?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Jianbin
Infants with atrial septal defect can receive the pneumococcal vaccine. Vaccination can be considered if the child does not have active infections such as pneumonia or conditions like heart failure. This condition is a congenital cardiovascular malformation and does not cause other immune system deficiencies in children. As long as the child does not have fever or diarrhea, vaccination can be administered promptly. Parents are advised to seek prompt medical attention if the child shows any abnormalities.
