Pneumococcal - vaccination

The pneumococcal vaccine (for ages 2 years and older) is for pre-exposure immunisation against pneumococcal infections. It helps prevent pneumococcal disease, which includes any type of illness caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria and can be serious or sometimes fatal. For most adults, one dose of the pneumonia vaccine should last a lifetime. However, some people will need boosters of the pneumonia vaccine. This is the case for people who have underlying health conditions that put them at higher risk of pneumonia and related conditions. Please contact the pharmacist for more information. Price for one dose starts from £63.00 depending on vaccination brand.