Pneumococcal Vaccination

Pronounced (noo-muh-KOK-uhl)

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) is recommended for all children younger than 5 years old, all adults 65 years or older, and people 6 years or older with certain risk factors. Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) is recommended for all adults 65 years or older. People 2 through 64 years old who are at high risk of pneumococcal disease should also receive PPSV23.

• What Everyone Should Know
  Basic information for people interested in the vaccine
• Information for Healthcare Professionals
  Vaccine recommendations and contraindications; composition, dosage, and administration; handling and storage