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Generic: Pneumococcal polysaccharide unconjugated Vaccine

Form: Injection 25mcg/0.5ml

Indication

Prevention of pneumococcal disease

Administration

Admin is preferably in the deltoid muscle or lateral mid-thigh. May be given via SC inj if patient has bleeding disorders.

Adult Dose

Intramuscular Active immunisation against pneumococcal disease Adult: >65 years and 2 years-64 years of age who are at high risk of pneumococcal disease (e.g., those with sickle cell disease, HIV infection, or other immunocompromising conditions) As 23-valent vaccine: Single dose of 0.5 ml, to be given at least 2 wk before elective splenectomy, chemotherapy or other immunosuppressive treatment. Revaccination is not generally required except, after 5 yr, in patients who may have rapidly declining antibody concentrations e.g. those with asplenia or splenic dysfunction, or those with nephrotic syndrome.

Child Dose

Intramuscular Active immunisation against pneumococcal disease Child >2 years of age who are at high risk of pneumococcal disease (e.g., those with sickle cell disease, HIV infection, or other immunocompromising conditions) As 23-valent vaccine: Single dose of 0.5 ml, to be given at least 2 wk before elective splenectomy, chemotherapy or other immunosuppressive treatment. Revaccination is not generally required except, after 5 yr, in patients who may have rapidly declining antibody concentrations e.g. those with asplenia or splenic dysfunction, or those with nephrotic syndrome.

Contraindication

A known allergy to one of the components of the vaccine. Fever or acute disease or a relapse of a chronic disease: It is preferable to postpone vaccination. Vaccination is not recommended for subjects who have been vaccinated within the previous 3 years, unless indicated otherwise. A confirmed or suspected episode of pneumococcal infection is not a contraindication and vaccination should be considered according to the underlying risk status.

Mode of Action

S. pneumoniae capsular antigens stimulate active immune response resulting in production of endogenously produced antibodies