What to do about third pneum vax.

[Mumma2three]

I have had Ds vaccinated, and really didnt want to. I avoided Hep B at birth but then had to have it as there was a whooping cough outbreak at DD's school, so we had to get that vax which comes with all 5. I then separated the pneum as i didnt' want him having two injections at once. Now he's had all three of the WC and he's had 2 of the pneum. Thing is he is getting sick after every vax. Just mild things, colds, gastro type symptoms, coughs etc, but I am over it. I dont want to give him the final (3rd) pneum vax. So Im wondering can I just miss it. Will it mean he's partially covered? xo

[tenar]

I'd ask your doctor about it. They will know whether he'd be partly covered, and what the medical consequences of partial coverage would be if he caught the disease - maybe it would protect him from the worst symptoms or maybe it wouldn't (I am not a medical doctor and have no idea).

They can also tell you what the incidence of pneum disease is in your area, so you can get an idea of how high a risk you'd be taking if he isn't covered by two immunisations.

[Mumma2three]

Thanks for that. I just find GP"S so biased that I know they'll tell me to get it and Im not sure I'll get a two sided answer. Anyway, will give Doc a call and voice my concerns. Thanks again xo