Pneumococcal (PCV15/PCV20)
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine 15/20-valent
Platform: Conjugate
Vaccine that protects against invasive pneumococcal disease, including pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections.
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Pneumococcal vaccines are subunit vaccines against the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae. Their use can prevent some cases of pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis. There are two types of pneumococcal vaccines: conjugate vaccines and polysaccharide vaccines. They are given by injection either into a muscle or just under the skin.
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