Pneumococcal vaccine

Pneumococcal vaccine is a vaccine used to prevent Streptococcus pneumoniae infections such as pneumonia and septicemia. There are two types of pneumococcal vaccines: conjugate vaccines and polysaccharide vaccines. They are recommended by the World Health Organization for routine use in children and adults with certain health conditions.

Prevenar, Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine

Types

There are two types of pneumococcal vaccines: pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) and pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV).

Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine

The Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) is a childhood immunization against 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria.

Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine

The Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PPV) is an immunization for adults and children over the age of two with certain health conditions.

Usage

Pneumococcal vaccines are used to prevent diseases caused by infection with Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. These diseases include pneumonia, meningitis, otitis media, and septicemia.

Effectiveness

Pneumococcal vaccines have been shown to be effective in preventing pneumococcal disease. The World Health Organization recommends their use in all countries.

Side effects

Common side effects of pneumococcal vaccines include pain and swelling at the injection site, fever, and muscle aches.

See also

• Vaccine
• Streptococcus pneumoniae
• Pneumonia
• Septicemia

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