Protect yourself from pneumonia and other serious illnesses associated with it. At Cotham Pharmacy Travel Clinic, we offer the Pneumovax 23 vaccine to help you stay healthy. Pneumonia can be a serious and potentially life-threatening infection, especially for travellers and during cold & flu season. Ensure you're protected with our vaccination services.
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid or pus. It can cause symptoms such as a severe cough, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. While it can affect anyone, it is particularly dangerous for young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.
Pneumovax 23 is designed to protect against pneumococcal diseases, including pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections. It is particularly recommended for individuals at higher risk of pneumococcal disease.
We can vaccinate from 18 years and above. It is a single dose vaccine and most healthy adults develop a good antibody response to a single dose of Pneumovax 23 by the third week following immunisation. Booster doses can be given to those in some clinical risk groups after 5 years.
A: Yes, Pneumovax 23 has been proven safe and effective through extensive clinical trials and is approved by health authorities worldwide.
A: Common side effects include mild pain at the injection site, fever, and muscle aches. Serious side effects are rare.
A: Pneumovax 23 provides long-term protection, but booster doses may be recommended for some individuals based on their health condition and risk factors.
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