We are Partners in Pediatrics Ltd, a pediatrics-only clinics serving the Twin Cities. We encourage long term commitment between patient and provider. As your child grows and matures, we will actively involve him or her health care decisions.
We encourage long term commitments between patients and providers. As your children grow and mature, we will actively involve them in their health care decisions.
 
 
PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine)
 

The Disease: Streptococcus pneumonia is one of the most common causes of bacterial infection in children. It is responsible for highly infectious disesases like meningitis, pneumonia and blood infections. It can cause death and disability.

The Vaccine: The vaccine is given four times in the first two years of life. It is up to 85 to 95 percent effec-tive against severe bacterial disease caused by Strep pneumonia.

Side effects

 
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