What does PCV7 stand for?

An abbreviation for a pneumococcal polyvalent vaccine with antigens from seven common serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae. It is used, like PCV13, to immunize children against pneumococcal diseases, e.g., otitis media, pneumonia, meningitis.

When was PCV7 first available?

PCV7 was first introduced in 2000 in the United States. As of August 2008, PCV7 had been licensed in approximately 90 of 193 WHO member states. The vaccine had been introduced into the national childhood immunization programs as a vaccine for all children or was in widespread use in 26 (13%) member states (Figure).

When was the PCV7 vaccine introduced?

New Zealand epidemiology since the introduction of PCV PCV7 was introduced in June 2008, PCV10 in July 2011 and PCV13 in July 2014, PCV10 replaced PCV13 in July 2017 on the routine Schedule (see Appendix 1).

What is the difference between PCV13 and PPSV23?

PCV13 (pneumococcal conjugate vaccine) protects against 13 of the approximately 90 types of pneumococcal bacteria that can cause pneumococcal disease, including pneumonia, meningitis, and bacteremia. PPSV23 (pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine) protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria.

Why is Prevnar better than Pneumovax?

Prevnar 13 protects against 13 types of bacteria, and Pneumovax 23 protects against 23 types of bacteria. Prevnar 13 is given in the muscle (IM), while Pneumovax 23 can be given either in the muscle (IM) or under the skin (subcutaneously). Most adults over 65 will receive one dose of each vaccine, one year apart.

Is PCV vaccine necessary in India?

India is now introducing the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) into its national immunization program, which is recommended by World Health Organization (WHO) for all countries, especially those with under-five mortality rates over 50 per 1000 live births5.

Is the Prevnar vaccine necessary?

The CDC has long recommended that in order to acquire the best protection against all strains of bacteria that cause pneumonia, all adults 65 and older should receive two pneumococcal vaccines: the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13 or Prevnar 13) followed by the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23 or …

Is Prevnar better than Pneumovax?

Not quite. They both protect against pneumococcal bacteria. Prevnar 13 protects against 13 types of bacteria, and Pneumovax 23 protects against 23 types of bacteria. Prevnar 13 is given in the muscle (IM), while Pneumovax 23 can be given either in the muscle (IM) or under the skin (subcutaneously).