Capvaxive

Capvaxive is indicated for active immunisation for the prevention of invasive disease and pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae Capvaxive is indicated for active immunisation for the prevention of invasive disease and pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in individuals 18 years of age and older.   Capvaxive is indicated for active immunisation for the prevention of invasive disease and pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in children and adolescents 2 to less than 18 years of age who previously completed a primary paediatric pneumococcal vaccination regimen.

See sections 4.4 and 5.1 for information on protection against specific pneumococcal serotypes.  The use of Capvaxive should be in accordance with official recommendations.