Recived some q about Prevnar, so here is a description. I'm not sure if it
is used outside US. Pat in SNJ
Prevnar is a new vaccine to prevent invasive strep pneumo disease. 7 valent
as opposed to the 23 valent in Pneumovax, which can't be given before age 2.
It is given at 2,4,6 and 12 mo. There as been a significant statistical
reduction in ear infections from these germs since it was started about 2-3
years ago. We really noticed it in practice this past winter. (I guess
because more of the toddlers had the benefits of a full series.)
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