Prevnar 13®

Prevnar® vaccine routinely given to infants and young children to help protect against 7 strains of pneumococcal bacteria.

Prevnar 13®, indicated for children 6 weeks through 5 years of age, helps protect against 6 additional strains of pneumococcal bacteria. Prevnar 13® can help protect your child against pneumococcal bacteria that may cause invasive disease today.

Which children should be vaccinated with Prevnar 13®?

• children 2 months to 5 years of age

• Children who have begun their pneumococcal immunization with Prevnar® can receive Prevnar 13® for all remaining doses.

• Children 15 months to 5 years who have already received 4 doses of Prevnar® can get the additional coverage of Prevnar 13® with one additional dose.

Please talk to your child’s GP about the vaccination, and risks and benefits Prevnar 13®.