Pneumococcal 15‑valent Conjugate Vaccine (Single dose)(VACP15)
*Note: If you wish to schedule your vaccination for a specific date or time slot, please contact customer service via WhatsApp at +852 6010 4853 (text messages only) to check availability before making payment and confirming your appointment. Alternatively, you may schedule your appointment after payment by providing your order number and personal details to customer service.
*To ensure a smooth vaccination process, it is mandatory to present the original immunization record card (vaccination card) each time you receive vaccination. This is for healthcare professional to fill out and verify the relevant vaccination records. If you are unable to present the vaccination card on the day of your appointment, we reserve the right to refuse vaccination for the appointment holder.
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.
High-risk groups that are more susceptible to pneumococcal infection (1-5):
1. Young children under the age of 5 and older adults above the age of 50
2. Chronic cardiovascular excluding hypertension without complication, lung, liver or kidney diseases
3. Metabolic diseases including diabetes mellitus or obesity (A body mass index of 30 or greater)
4. Weakened immune system due to conditions such as HIV/AIDS or cancer
5. Chronic neurological conditions that can compromise respiratory functions
6. History of Invasive pneumococcal diseases, cerebrospinal fluid leakage or cochlear implantation
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 (6).
Manufacturer:
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MSD
Vaccination guidelines from the pharmaceutical company:
Infant vaccination schedule 1 (6):
Total of 3 doses: 1st dose can be given as early as 6-12 weeks old. 8 weeks after the injection of 1st dose, 2nd dose can be given. 3rd dose (booster) can be given between 11-15 months old.
Infant vaccination schedule 2 (6):
Total of 4 doses: 1st dose can be given as early as 6-12 weeks old. Next 2 doses need to be 4-8 weeks apart. 4th dose (booster) can be given after the 3rd dose at least 2 months later, and recommended to inject between 11-15 months old.
For those 2 years old and above (6): 1 dose
(Must have never received the 13-valent pneumococcal vaccine before)
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 pregnant or breast-feeding
- People with fever
Tsim Sha Tsui-Impact Medical Imaging Centre (Tsim Sha Tsui Healthy Square)
Shop 102B, 1/F, Star House, 3 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Mong Kok- Impact Medical Imaging Centre
Room 712, 7/F, Office Tower One, Grand Plaza, 625 & 639 Nathan Road, Kowloon
Sheung Shui-Human Health Integrated Medical Centre
Shop no. 25, Level 1, Lung Fung Garden, 33 Lung Sum Avenue, Sheung Shui, New Territories
Tai Wai- Human Health Integrated Medical Centre (Tai Wai MTR Station)
Shop TAW 3, MTR Tai Wai Station, New Territories
Yuen Long-Human Health Medical Centre
Shop 4, G/F, Kan Yip Building, Nos. 229 Castle Peak Road, Yuen Long, NT
Tin Hau - Human Health Medical Centre
G/F, Pak Lee Building, 6-8 King's Road, Hong Kong
Ngau Tau Kok- Human Health Medical Centre
Shop B3, G/F, Wai King Building, No.1 Jordan Valley North Road, Ngau Tau Kok, Kowloon
Tseung Kwan O Maritime Bay - Human Health Medical Centre
Shop 6, G/F, Maritime Bay, 18 Pui Shing Road, Tseung Kwan O, N.T.
Tsuen Wan Market Street- Human Health Medical Centre
Shop A1, G/F, Lin Ping House, 15-19 Tsuen Wan Market Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories
Jordan- Human Health Integrated Medical Centre
Shop 2-3, G/F, Lucky Building, 59 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
If you purchase vaccine service, please pay attention to the following vaccination guidelines:
- 【Appointment Process】Upon successful payment confirmation, please WhatsApp your order number and the recipient's full name to 6010 4853 (text messages only) (Office Hours: Monday to Saturday; 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM). Human Health will confirm with you via WhatsApp within 2 working days during office hours.
- Individuals with allergic reactions to any vaccine ingredients are not suitable for injection.
- If you have a fever or are currently taking antibiotics on the day of vaccination, it is recommended to postpone the injection.
- Individuals undergoing medical treatments (such as chemotherapy, steroids, etc.) should consult a doctor for guidance before receiving the vaccine.
- If you are taking medication but are unsure whether you can receive the vaccine, it is advised to consult a doctor first or bring your medication for the medical staff to check on the day of injection before deciding suitability.
- This plan requires an assessment by medical personnel to determine suitability. If evaluated as unsuitable for vaccination, an assessment fee of HKD 350 will apply, and the remaining balance can be refunded or exchanged.
- All products/services purchased in the E-SHOP cannot be returned or exchanged. For details, please refer to our Refund Policy
1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About Pneumococcal Disease.
2. Australian Government. Department of Health and Aged Care.National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System. Notification rate of pneumococcal disease (invasive). Australia, 2022.
3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Active Bacterial Core Surveillance Report. Emerging Infections Program Network, Streptococcus pneumoniae.
4. Weycker D, et al. Rates and costs of invasive pneumococcal disease and pneumonia in persons with underlying medical conditions. BMC Health Serv Rev. 2016;16:182.
5. Centre for Health Protection. Frequently Asked Questions on Pneumococcal Vaccination.
6. Hong Kong Product Circular (Vaneuvance®, MSD)