Vaccination against pneumococcal infection
What you need to know about pneumococcal infection
Pneumococcal infection is an infection that can cause various bacterial diseases (pneumonia, purulent otitis media, bacterial meningitis, sepsis - blood infection, etc.).
First of all, vaccination is indicated for children with chronic diseases (bronchial asthma, frequent obstructive bronchitis, after mechanical ventilation, diabetes, heart defects or others) and those who are often sick. Vaccination significantly reduces the possibility of complications of viral diseases in young children.
How to diagnose?
Diagnosis is carried out on the basis of clinical data, laboratory tests: clinical blood test, examination of biological material (blood, sputum, mucus, cerebrospinal fluid, inflammatory exudates) for the presence of the pathogen.
How to treat?
Treatment is prescribed exclusively by a doctor.
Pneumococcal infection is treated exclusively under the supervision of a doctor.
What are the symptoms?
The clinical picture depends on the disease caused by the infection, possible options include:
- Pneumonia – high fever, cough, shortness of breath;
- Purulent meningitis – fever, severe headache, stiffness of the occipital areas, photophobia, impaired consciousness;
- Pneumococcal bacteremia (blood infection) – intoxication, fever, chills, joint pain;
- Pneumococcal otitis media – fever, earache, hearing loss.
What is prevention?
Prevention – vaccination of young children .
Vaccines for vaccination
| The name of the vaccine | Country | Composition and form of release | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prevenar 13 | Great Britain | suspension for injection. | 3900 UAH |
| Synflorix | Belgium | suspension for injection. |
Where are vaccinations given?
St. Hryhoriya Skovorody, 31
5 Petro Grihorenko Ave
St. Gvardiytsiv-Shironintsiv, 33
Hryhorivske Shosse, 57
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