Travel Clinic and Private PGDs
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PPV)
The pneumococcal vaccine protects against serious and potentially fatal pneumococcal infections. It's also known as the "pneumo jab" or pneumonia vaccine. The pneumococcal vaccine is given to prevent invasive diseases caused by pneumococcal bacteria. These include pneumonia, meningitis and blood poisoning (septicaemia).
Why this PGD?
Active immunisation against pneumococcal disease caused by the pneumococcal serotypes included in the vaccine, for patients not included in the national pneumococcal vaccination programme, or for patients who choose to be vaccinated privately
Who is this for?
All patients over 2 years of age
Available Treatments
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
- Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine solution for injection 0.5ml vials
- Prevenar 13 vaccine suspension for injection 0.5ml pre-filled syringes
How to order
To obtain the Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PPV) PGD, you will need to order it directly from one of our Bundles (Best value) or Individual Subscription, please go to Order Now for more details.
For further information, please Contact Us and one of our PGDs & Travel Clinic experts will be happy to discuss your requirements.