Abstract
  1. NIAC recommends PCV15 (Vaxneuvance, MSD) or PCV13 (Prevenar, Pfizer) for routine pneumococcal conjugate vaccination (PCV) in children
  2. PCV15 or PCV13 should be given according to the currently recommended three dose (2+1) PCV series.
  3. The vaccine should be given as follows:
    • Dose one at 2 months of age.
    • Dose two at 6 months of age.
    • Dose three at 13 months of age.
  4. If an infant commenced the PCV primary series with PCV13 further recommended doses of PCV may be given as PCV15 or PCV13.
  5. Recommendations for additional PCV doses in high-risk children as laid out in Chapter 16 of the Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland are unchanged.
  • Recommendation
  • Europe
  • Ireland
  • Pneumococcal disease