Is there a vaccine to prevent pneumonia in children?
Disease description:
My child has frequently suffered from pneumonia over the past two years. A friend mentioned that a pneumonia vaccine can help prevent it. Is there a pneumonia vaccine available for children?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
Children generally have preventive vaccines for pneumonia, primarily including the 7-valent pneumococcal vaccine and the 23-valent pneumococcal vaccine. A common cause of pneumonia is infection with Streptococcus pneumoniae, which can not only lead to pneumonia but may also trigger otitis media, sinusitis, bacterial meningitis, and, in severe cases, bacteremia. Therefore, timely vaccination against pneumococcal disease can help prevent infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
