Premature babies born at 35 weeks should have pneumococcal shots?

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Hello doctor! The doctor asked me to give birth to 2 babies at 35 weeks. Because the baby is not very well, is it too late to start giving her 6in1 injection at the 5th month? And my baby was born premature, should pneumococcal injection? Is it okay if the pneumococcal injection is combined with the 6in1 injection? Because as far as I know, the baby has to get a flu shot at 6 months, but my baby's injections are slower than other children. I don't know is that good? Please give me some advice, thank you.
P.D.H
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Answered by Master, Doctor Nguyen Hai Ha - Head of Vaccine Unit - Pediatric Outpatient Department - Pediatric Center - Vinmec Times City International Hospital.
Hello!
With the question "Should a baby born prematurely at 35 weeks get a pneumococcal shot?" , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Children from 6 weeks of age onward can be vaccinated against diarrhea caused by rotavirus and vaccinated against pneumonia, meningitis, otitis media caused by pneumococcal; 2 months of age and older can receive 6-in-1 vaccine against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, Hib, hepatitis B or 5-in-1 vaccine + oral polio (under the expanded immunization program) .
These vaccines can be used on the same day or to avoid the simultaneous occurrence of side effects of the vaccines after vaccination, can be given 1-2 weeks apart. Premature babies can still get their usual vaccinations. You can go to the vaccination service facility for advice and develop a schedule of vaccinations for your baby.
If you still have questions about vaccination, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards,