Pneumococcal 15‑valent Conjugate Vaccine (Single dose)(VACP15)
*Please note that for all vaccine services, if you need to receive the vaccination on a specific day or time slot, please call 3970 8888 to inquire with customer service whether that time can be arranged, then proceed with payment and confirm the appointment with customer service.
Pneumonia is the 2nd leading cause of death in HK. Streptococcus pneumoniae is one of the common bacteria causing pneumonia (lung infection) and serious diseases; for example, meningitis, otitis media, sepsis and even death.
According to the recommendations of the Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection: All aged 2 or above or high-risk elderly persons aged 65 or above should have pneumococcal vaccination.
Vaccination is one of the most effective way to prevent invasive infection.
Consists of purified capsular polysaccharides from S.pneumoniae serotypes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 9V, 14, 18C, 19A, 19F, 22F, 23F and 33F individually conjugated to CRM197 carrier protein.
Manufacturer:
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MSD
Age: Individuals aged 18 years old or above 1 dose
Not applicable to:
- People who have a history of severe allergic reaction to any of the vaccine component or Pneumovax 23 in the past
- Those who are less than 18 years old
- Those who are pregnant or breast-feeding
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People with fever
Tsing Yi Station- Human Health Integrated Medical Centre
Shop No. 44 and 45, G/F, MTR Tsing Yi station, New Territories (MTR Tsing Yi Station Exit C)
Tung Chung Station - Human Health Medical Centre
Shop 20, MTR Tung Chung Station, New Territories
Hung Hom - Human Health Medical Centre
Shop 30B, G/F, Tak Man Street, Whampoa Estate, Hung Hom, Kowloon
Lai Chi Kok- Human Health Medical Centre
Shop 105B, 1/F, Liberté Shopping Centre, 833 Lai Chi Kok Road, Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon
Tin Shui Wai- Human Health Medical Centre
Shop NG18, G/F, T Town North, Tin Yuet Estate, 33 & 39 Tin Wah Road, Tin Shui Wai, NT
Shau Kei Wan-Human Health Medical Centre
Shop 39, G/F, Shopping Centre, Aldrich Garden, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong
Kowloon Station-Human Health Medical Centre
Concession KOW85, L2, MTR Kowloon Station, Kowloon
If you purchase vaccine service, please pay attention to the following vaccination guidelines:
- Human Health will contact the customer within 2 working days after successful payment. Customers can also call hotline at 3970 8888 for booking. (Operation hours: Monday to Sunday: 9:00a.m.– 7:00p.m.)
- Customer must provide a valid vaccination record to the medical center to determine the appropriateness of taking the vaccine.
- Customer is not recommended for the injection if he/she is allergic to any component of the vaccine.
- If customer has a fever or are taking antibiotics on the day of injection, it is recommended to delay the injection.
- People who are taking drugs but not sure whether it is appropriate to accept the vaccine, it is recommended to consult the doctor or bring the relevant drugs to the health professionals for examination on the day of injection before deciding whether it is suitable for injection.
- Doctor's consultation fee of HK$300 applies if customer is not suitable for the vaccine injection after Doctor's consultation.