Pneumococcal Vaccination At Home

With the raging pandemic, the risk of infection for something as simple as vaccination has increased. The pandemic has had a very profound impact on children’s vaccination. Vaccines in childhood are the key to a healthier future. Recognizing this, Medintu brings you the opportunity to get your child vaccinated at home. A safe, child-friendly, pocket-friendly way to ensure your child is not falling behind on his vaccination schedule. All this is possible with a simple online appointment for Pneumococcal vaccination at home with help of Medintu.

What is the pneumococcal vaccine?

Pneumococcal vaccine is one of the essential vaccines in the immunization schedule, and Medintu brings the pneumococcal vaccination to your home. It protects against the pneumococcus bacteria, which is responsible for a variety of infections in childhood, such as pneumonia and throat infections. In the worst-case scenario, inflammation of the brain’s layers is called the meninges. If not treated and detected early, this infection can have disastrous consequences for the child’s development and possibly be fatal in some cases.
The pneumococcal vaccine protects against at least 80% of the bacterial strains causing meningitis. These severe infections are essential to vaccinating your child for pneumococcus bacteria.

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Types of Vaccines

Rotaviral vaccination
Newborn Baby Vaccination
Varicella Vaccination
Pertussis vaccination
Mumps vaccination
Adult Vaccination
BCG Vaccination

Tetanus Vaccination
Hepatitis A Vaccination
Hepatitis B Vaccination
Measles Vaccination
Yellow Fever Vaccination
Pneumococcal Vaccination
Chickenpox Vaccination

What are the types of pneumococcal vaccines?

There are two types of pneumococcal vaccines:

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine: It is less effective and more helpful in immune-compromised children; it gives protection against 23 strains of pneumococci.
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine: It is a vaccine with high effectiveness. ImmunizationImmunization is according to the national immunization schedule for all children. It protects against the bacterial strains causing the disease in India and can cover 10 to 13 bacterial strains.

Side effects of the vaccine

Although not significant, the side effects of the pneumococcal vaccine can be local or general.
Local effects: pain, redness, swelling at the injection site
General effects: Tiredness, fever, skin rash, body aches, crying incessantly, irritability.

When is the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine given?

The pneumococcal conjugate vaccine immunization is under the National Immunization Schedule and the national academy of Pediatricians schedule. According to the National immunization schedule, the pneumococcal vaccine is recommended at 6 and 10 weeks and nine months as a booster dose.

According to the IAP, the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine immunization is at 6,10, and 14 weeks after birth.
The vaccine is given intramuscularly on the anterior and outer part of the thigh at a dose of 0.5 ml.

Pneumococcal vaccines in Adults

Pneumococcal vaccines, especially the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, can be given to immunocompromised children and adults above the age of 65 years to protect from pneumonia caused by the bacteria. At least two doses of the vaccine are required to give the desired immunity.

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What is the cost of the pneumococcal vaccine?

In Hyderabad, the pneumococcal vaccine can cost anywhere between 2000 rupees to 4000 rupees per dose, depending on the brand.

How to get the pneumococcal vaccine shot at home?

A home slot for pneumococcal vaccination is available by booking on trusted online medical services such as Medintu. With a booking online, our nurse and technician will be there to give you the pneumococcal vaccine at home in Hyderabad, no matter where.

Do adults need the pneumococcal vaccine?

Yes. People between 4- 65 need the pneumococcal vaccine if they suffer from severe disease conditions like kidney failure, cystic fibrosis, transplant, etc. Above 65 years, adults are susceptible to pneumonia caused by the bacteria and therefore need a protective immunization.