23-valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (23vPPV)
HKD $550
- Helps protect against bacteria that cause pneumococcal disease
- Additional 10 serotypes covered
- Recommended to persons aged 65 or above, chronic illness patients and the immunocompromised
Introduction
The 23-valent vaccine (Pneumo23) has a lower efficacy than Prevenar 13. It covers an additional 10 serotypes that are not covered by Prevenar 13. The vaccine authorities now recommend for groups at risk of invasive pneumococcal disease, such as persons aged 65 or above, chronic illness patients and the immunocompromised, for a broader coverage of serotypes. The vaccines are given in 1 to 4 doses depending on the age of recipient and individual vaccine history. Please consult our doctors for details.
Manufacturer
MSD
Prevention
Pneumococcus (Streptococcus pneumoniae, or S. pneumoniae)
Details
What is Pneumococcus?
Pneumococcus (Streptococcus pneumoniae, or S. pneumoniae) is the most common bacterium causing respiratory infections in children. It can cause a wide range of infections from bronchitis, otitis media, sinusitis, pneumonia, septicaemia to meningitis. In Hong Kong, about 20% of pre-school children carry the bacterium in their nasopharynx. Invasive disease (pneumonia, septicaemia or meningitis) happens in 1.2/1,000 of the population. Incidence for less invasive disease is likely to be at least 10 times higher. The young and the old are the most vulnerable groups, both in morbidity and mortality. So this is a serious cause of infection for all ages.
Pneumococcal pneumonia is also recognized as an important complication of Influenza infection.
How do I choose the vaccines?
There are over 90 different serotypes of Pneumococcus. The 13-valent vaccine (Prevenar 13) is the vaccine now recommended for not only for children, but for all adults as well. Furthermore, children who have received the older-generation 7-valent Prevenar can receive booster or continuing doses of Prevenar 13.
The 23-valent vaccine (Pneumo23) has a lower efficacy than Prevenar 13. It covers an additional 10 serotypes that are not covered by Prevenar 13. The vaccine authorities now recommend for groups at risk of invasive pneumococcal disease, such as persons aged 65 or above, chronic illness patients and the immunocompromised, for a broader coverage of serotypes.
The vaccines are given in 1 to 4 doses depending on the age of recipient and individual vaccine history. Please consult our doctors for details.
What are the side effects of pneumococcal vaccines?
Swelling of injection site, fever, decreased appetite : 15-20%
Other serious side effects : rare
For more details see https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/pneumo/index.html
Service Location
Virtus Medical Tower – 17/F, Virtus Medical Tower, 122 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
Terms & Conditions
- Advanced booking is required for the vaccination service.
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The appointment date and time is not yet confirmed. You will receive a call from our customer care team within 2 business days to confirm your booking.
- Fee includes doctor’s consultation charge at first visit.
- Other treatment/investigation cost are not included in this service.
- This service is not applicable for the use of Health Care Vouchers.
- This service is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- This service is only available for rescheduling once within 30 days from the date of purchase.
- If you are unable to attend due to medical conditions, please provide a medical certificate.
- Service(s) must be booked and used within 90 days from the date of purchase.
- Virtus Medical Group reserves the right to vary/amend the offers and the terms and conditions at any time without prior notice. In case of any dispute, the decision of Virtus Medical Group shall be final.
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