A pneumococcal vaccine is an immunization vaccine against Streptococcus pneumoniae, a type of bacteria that causes pneumonia. Its use can prevent pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis.
There are two types of pneumococcal vaccines: conjugate immunizations and polysaccharide antibodies. They are given through injection either into a muscle or simply under the skin.
The pneumococcal vaccine ensures against common pneumococcal infections. Pneumococcal diseases are caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae and can cause pneumonia, septicemia and meningitis.