Showing posts with label Pneumonia: Pneumococcal 23-valent Vaccine . Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pneumonia: Pneumococcal 23-valent Vaccine . Show all posts

Saturday, December 2, 2017

Influenza Vaccination and Pneumococcal Vaccinations PCV13 and PPSV23

On 2017-12-01, Jonathan had the following vaccination.

(1) Annual influenza vaccination S$36.31
(2) Pneumococcal vaccination PCV13 (lifetime) for high risk group S$150.00

Note 1: No government subsidies. Medisave applicable.

Note 2: November last year , he had pneumococcal vaccination PPSV23. S$73.00. (Effective for 5 years).

Sunday, July 31, 2016

Pneumococcal 23-valent Vaccine 

https://www.nhgp.com.sg/Our_Services/Other_Services/Vaccination_Clinic/

Pneumococcal 23-valent Vaccine 
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Pneumococcal infection is a bacterial infection that is spread by coughing, sneezing and contact with nasal fluids. Signs of infection include high fever, cough, and shortness of breath. If the brain is infected, there may be headaches and confusion. 

Pneumococcal vaccination is recommended for all persons with chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, heart and pulmonary diseases and for elderly people above 65 years of age. 1 to 2 doses are required (depending on when the first dose is taken). High risk individuals may use medisave to pay for this vaccine.