Swindon Prevenar 13 Vaccination (1 dose course)

Swindon Prevenar 13 Vaccination (1 dose course)

• Administered a single dose to 2 years of age and older
• Pneumonia is the 2nd leading cause of death in HK. Streptococcus pneumoniae is one of the common bacteria causing pneumonia (lung infection) and serious diseases; for example, meningitis, otitis media, sepsis and even death

* If it is considered as inapproriate to get vaccinated, HKD300 will be charged for Dr Consultation. The remaining amount shall be returned. health.ESDlife and Swindon have sole discretion to make the final decision.

• According to the recommendations of the Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection: All aged 2 or above or high-risk elderly persons aged 65 or above should have pneumococcal vaccination, and high-risk individuals should be vaccinated with a 13-valent conjugate vaccine
• The vaccination injection process is handled by medical professional

Who are the high risk groups?
History of invasive pneumococcal disease, cerebrospinal fluid leakage or cochlear implant;

• Chronic cardiovascular (except hypertension without complications), lung, liver or kidney diseases;
• Metabolic diseases including diabetes mellitus or obesity (Body Mass Index 30 or above);
• Immunocompromised states related to weakened immune system due to conditions such as asplenia, Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or cancer/steroid treatment; and
• Chronic neurological conditions that can compromise respiratory functions or the handling of respiratory secretions or increase the risk for aspiration, or those who lack the ability to take care of themselves