Quoted from Alodokter, pneumonia vaccine is a vaccine given to protect the body from pneumonia and other infectious diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or pneumococcal bacteria. The administration of the vaccine stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies that can fight diseases caused by pneumococcal bacterial infections. Well, there are types of pneumonia vaccines and the administration of the vaccine is adjusted according to age and overall health conditions. Here are two pneumonia vaccines based on their needs.

The dosage and frequency of administration are not significantly different from the previous variant. PCV vaccine is a type of pneumonia vaccine that is usually given to children under 2 years old. This vaccine can also be given to children over 2 years old and adults who are at risk of pneumococcal infection. PVC vaccine is able to protect children and adults from 13 types of bacteria that cause pneumonia.

PPV is a type of vaccine given to the elderly, adults, and children over 2 years old who are considered to be at high risk of pneumococcal infection. The PPV pneumonia vaccine has an effectiveness of around 50-70% in preventing pneumococcal infections and is able to protect recipients from 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria.

Apart from pneumococcal bacteria, pneumonia and meningitis can also be caused by Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) bacterial infection. In fact, in several developing countries, including Indonesia, this bacteria is one of the main causes of pneumonia and meningitis. So make sure your little one has been vaccinated for pneumonia, Father and Mother. Source: Alodokter