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Pneumonia vaccine name
What is the pneumonia vaccine name for adults and how many vaccines are required?
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Pneumococcal vaccine
1 dose
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PCV( pneumococcal vaccine ) and usually one dose is sufficient.
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One only.
Prevnear 13 is common. Lot other vaccine.
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Available pneumonia vaccines for adults:
PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine)
Common names: PCV13 (Prevnar 13), PCV15, PCV20
This vaccine provides strong and long-lasting immunity.
PPSV23 (Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine)
Common name: Pneumovax 23
Covers additional strains and is used in selected cases.
How many doses are required?
For healthy adults aged 19–64 years:
• One dose of PCV (PCV13 / PCV15 / PCV20) is usually sufficient.
• PPSV23 is not routinely required unless there are risk factors.
For adults aged 65 years and above OR those with high-risk conditions (diabetes, chronic lung disease, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, smoking, immune compromise):
• Either one dose of PCV20 alone, OR
• PCV13 / PCV15 followed by PPSV23 after 1 year (schedule decided by doctor).
Next Steps
In adults under 65, vaccination is recommended if there are medical conditions or risk factors. A doctor can assess and advise the most appropriate schedule.
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Dr. Siddhi Saraf
General Practitioner
11 yrs exp
Nagpur
Hello,
1. Pneumonia vaccine is usually advised in elderly or people with multiple other problems.
2. If you want to go for vaccination, PCV 13 strain which goes by the name Inj. Prevenar commonly, should be taken. Single dose only. No repitition required.
3. For elderlies PPSV 23 strain, Inj. Pneumovac is given 2 months after the previous one and then repeated every 5 years.
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
One dose of vaccine
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Do consult
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food .water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation
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