The Pneumococcal Vaccine helps prevent infections caused by the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, which may cause pneumonia as well as infections of the ear, brain and blood.

Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13) protects against 13 strains

Dosage Information:

This is an MOH-recommended vaccine for the elderly aged 65 years old and above, or adults below 65 years old with specific medical conditions or indications such as heart disease or diabetes, or those with low immunity (e.g. under cancer treatment, those with HIV). Patients should be administered with the vaccine PCV13 before the PPSV23 vaccine not less than 12 months later.

CHAS subsidies are available for this vaccine administered at any Keystone clinics, more details here.

If you would like to seek medical advice prior to your vaccination, please drop by our clinic to consult with our doctors.