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Active immunisation against pneumococcal disease
Adult: As 13-valent conjugate vaccine: Primary immunisation: 0.5 mL as a single dose.
Child: As 10- or 13-valent conjugate vaccine: Primary immunisation: 6 weeks to 5 years 3 doses of 0.5 mL given at least 1 month apart. Booster dose given between 12-15 months of age or at least 6 months after the last dose. Alternatively, 2 doses of 0.5 mL given at 6 weeks of age, then 2nd dose given 2 months later. Booster dose given between 12-15 months of age or at least 6 months after the last dose. In unvaccinated infants and children: 7-11 months 2 doses of 0.5 mL give at least 1 month apart. 3rd dose at 2 years of age; 2-23 months 2 doses of 0.5 mL give at least 2 months apart; 2-17 years Same as adult dose.
Child: As 10- or 13-valent conjugate vaccine: Primary immunisation: 6 weeks to 5 years 3 doses of 0.5 mL given at least 1 month apart. Booster dose given between 12-15 months of age or at least 6 months after the last dose. Alternatively, 2 doses of 0.5 mL given at 6 weeks of age, then 2nd dose given 2 months later. Booster dose given between 12-15 months of age or at least 6 months after the last dose. In unvaccinated infants and children: 7-11 months 2 doses of 0.5 mL give at least 1 month apart. 3rd dose at 2 years of age; 2-23 months 2 doses of 0.5 mL give at least 2 months apart; 2-17 years Same as adult dose.
Intramuscular, Subcutaneous
Active immunisation against pneumococcal disease
Adult: As 23-valent conjugate vaccine: Primary immunisation: 0.5 mL as a single dose via IM or SC inj. Revaccination may be considered for persons with increased risk.
Child: As 23-valent conjugate vaccine: ≥2 years Same as adult dose.
Child: As 23-valent conjugate vaccine: ≥2 years Same as adult dose.
