Where is the 23 valent pneumococcal vaccine? Preferential vaccination quotas!

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-02-27

The 23-valent pneumococcal vaccine, officially known as the "23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine", is effective in preventing 23 major circulating serotypes of more than 90 known pneumococcal serotypes. After vaccination, the body produces protective antibodies that fight off many diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. People are wondering if there is a 23-valent pneumococcal vaccine? I want to finish the fight as soon as possible and protect my health!

*Is there a 23-valent pneumococcal vaccine? According to the different plans for health and epidemic prevention in different cities, you can make an appointment for vaccination at the CDC, community health centers or some hospital outpatient clinics, and after a successful appointment, you can be vaccinated with a valid ID card on the agreed vaccination date.

However, it should be noted that it is now the high incidence of respiratory diseases in winter, if you choose to make an on-site appointment may not be able to be successful, and the online appointment may be uncertain, especially for people with normal immune function but chronic diseases, immunocompromised people, welfare agency personnel, etc., especially the elderly, who suffer from a high risk of infection, it is recommended to be vaccinated immediately, rather than waiting for the vaccination time in the mainland, it is better to achieve rapid vaccination in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Central Specialist can provide online fast appointment channel, You only need to make an appointment on the official website to register, and people over 2 years old who are at high risk of pneumococcal disease can get vaccinated according to their own time preferences.

The 23-valent pneumococcal vaccine in the mainland will vary from one to the next**, and in addition to the different consumption levels in different regions, it will also fluctuate according to the manufacturer and batch. Those who need to be vaccinated can not only enjoy the constant** when they come to Hong Kong, but also have the opportunity to get vaccinated at a concessionary rate if they meet the eligibility requirements of the vaccine subsidy scheme, such as the elderly or other specific groups, which is quite friendly to high-risk groups of pneumonia who urgently need to be vaccinated.

*Is there a 23-valent pneumococcal vaccine? You can choose a nearby community health centre that has already received the vaccine, or you can choose to go to Hong Kong to complete the fast-track vaccination programme, which can effectively prevent pneumococcal infection and reduce the risk of respiratory infections after receiving 23-valent pneumococcal vaccine.

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