CHECK TITRE BEFORE VACCINATION?

No

RECOMMENDATIONS / COMMENTS

One-time dose in patients 2 years and older:A

  • No previous or unknown vaccination, or have previously completed primary series with PCV-13/PCV-15
  • ≥ 1 year since PCV-13 only vaccine*
  • ≥ 5 years since PPV-23 or (PCV-13 and PPV-23)


Pneu-C-20 should be the product of choice for routine and catch-up immunization in children less than 5 years of age who are at increased risk of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD). Please refer to Canadian Immunization Guide for recommended schedules.

PCV20 is currently only covered by private insurance. Coverage may vary based on province

*minimum interval of 8 weeks if rapid completion of series is required

Ahttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/canadian-immunization-guide-part-4-active-vaccines/page-16-pneumococcal-vaccine.html