Prevenar 13
Provided by PFIZER, approved by US FDA and EU EMA
Recommended vaccination population:
For *high-risk group* age 2 or older
65 years and over
Vaccination guidelines:
Only one injection is required for patients over 2 years old,
Three injections are required for patients under 2 years of age.
* High-risk situations * include:
(a) have had invasive pneumococcal disease
(b) Lack of immune function:
– Spleen-free, AIDS, primary immunodeficiency
– Lack of immune function related to cancer and organ transplants
– Lack of immune function related to the use of immunosuppressants or steroids
(c) Chronic diseases:
– Chronic heart, lung, liver or kidney disease
– Leakage of diabetes or cerebrospinal fluid
(d) Cochlear implant
(High blood pressure itself is not a high-risk situation)