23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (23vPPV)

23vPPV consists of pneumococcal capsular polysaccharides for 23 pneumococci serotypes.

$500

Government FULL subsidy for >65years old

Plan Details
Items

Vaccine

Pneumovax® 23 vaccine

Manufacturer

MSD

Doses in Routine Series

1 dose

High-risk situations ︰May be required again after 5 years.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday:9 am – 6 pm
Saturday:9 am – 1 pm
Sunday and Public Holiday:Closed

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Pneumococcus
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Pneumococcus is a type of bacteria that commonly colonizes the nasopharynx (upper respiratory tract) of healthy individuals. It is a gram-positive, encapsulated bacterium that can cause a range of diseases, including pneumonia, meningitis, sepsis, and otitis media (middle ear infection).

Points to note before vaccination appointment:​
Details

  1. Please bring the immunization record (i.e. injection card) and travel documents (i.e. travel pass/passport). If you do not have the injection card, you will not be able to get the vaccine for children.
  2. All vaccination services need to be booked in advance. For vaccines with multiple doses paid at a time, please make appointment for subsequent vaccination when you get the first doses.
  3. Please ensure that you have no severe hypersensitivity to the vaccine. (Persons who have egg allergy cannot have flu vaccine and MMRV vaccine, have yeast allergy cannot have Gardasil 9 HPV Vaccine). Please make prior declaration if you have previous known history of any hypersensitivity, and doctor will assess whether you can make appointment for vaccination.
  4. On the day of vaccination, please ensure that you have no fever. (Those who name a body temperature exceeding 37.5 degrees are not eligible for vaccination).
  5. Children’s vaccines require professionals to evaluate. Patients are advised to take a photo of the injection card and send it to the clinic beforehand.
  6. Clinic accepts credit cards and UnionPay etc, and without additional handling fees.