Vaccinations for Pneumonia, Prevnar 13 & Pneumovax 23
The Pneumococcal vaccinations protect against serious and potentially fatal pneumococcal & respiratory infections. They are known as the pneumonia vaccines. Our clinic in Chiang Mai provides both Prevnar 13 & Pneumovax 23 vaccines. Pneumovax 23 protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria and Prevnar 13 protects against 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria. It is recommended that you get both the vaccines. Pneumococcal infections are caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae and can lead to pneumonia, septicaemia (a kind of blood poisoning) and meningitis. At their worst, they can cause permanent brain damage, or even kill. Protect yourself get vaccinated! Pneumococcal vaccines are very safe and effective.
For further details please contact us. You can book your vaccination now online or call us on 0805 362362.