01/09/2025
✅ This vaccine provides protection against pneumonia caused by 20 strains of the pneumococcal bacteria. This pathogen not only causes disease but can also be transmitted from person to person through coughing, sneezing, or contact with respiratory secretions.
✅ More convenient and cost-effective, as only a single dose is required for adults (children still require the standard 4-dose schedule).
✅ Stimulates a stronger and longer-lasting immune response, and offers broader protection against strains commonly found in Thailand compared to the 13-valent and 15-valent vaccines.
✅ Recommended especially for children, the elderly, and individuals with underlying conditions, as their immune systems may be weakened even if they appear healthy.
✅ In children who have previously received the 13-valent or 15-valent pneumococcal vaccines, it is possible to switch to the 20-valent vaccine for subsequent doses.
Pneumococcal bacteria commonly infect the lungs, causing pneumonia, which may present with symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and difficulty breathing. In severe cases, mechanical ventilation or ICU admission may be required. If the bacteria enter the bloodstream, the infection can become life-threatening, with a mortality rate of up to 60%. Therefore, vaccination is recommended to strengthen the immune system against this disease.
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