Pathogen
The bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae, over 90 serotypes.
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Transmission
Droplet infection, common colonisation of the airways.
Clinical picture
Pneumonia, meningitis, sepsis, otitis media. Seniors and immunocompromised individuals are at greatest risk.
Vaccine protection
Conjugate vaccine (PCV20) covers 20 serotypes. Polysaccharide vaccine PPSV23 may be added.
Who should be vaccinated?
All infants. Once at age 60+. Patients at risk (chronic lung, kidney, heart disease, splenectomy, immune deficiency) regardless of age.
Vaccination schedule (STIKO)
- 1. Dosis (2 Monate)
- 2. Dosis (4 Monate)
- 3. Dosis (11 Monate)
- Standardimpfung ab 60 J.
Booster: Senioren ab 60: einmalig PCV20 (oder PPSV23 mit Wiederholung nach 6 J.). Risikopatienten: sequentielles Schema PCV → PPSV.
Further information on Pneumococcus: RKI vaccines A–Z.
