2023-09-04 08:51:59
pneumonia
Pneumonia, also known as “pneumonia,” is caused by an infection of the respiratory tract. which can be caused by bacteria, viruses and fungi, causing inflammation of the lungs It can often be found in young children, the elderly, and people with low immunity. The severity and presence of complications will vary. It depends on the type of pathogen causing the infection, the age and health of the patient. In this article, we will discuss the risk groups caused by pneumococcal bacteria. that can be prevented by vaccines
Who is at risk of infection?
1. Elderly aged 65 years and over
2. Patients with chronic diseases or those with congenital disease such as heart disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cirrhosis, chronic renal failure, cancer
3. Persons with immunocompromised conditions must be treated with immunosuppressants or high levels of steroid drugs, such as HIV patients, organ or spinal cord transplant patients
4. Those whose spleen is not functioning properly or surgery to remove the spleen
5. People with cerebrospinal fluid leakage (cerebrospinal leakage)
which such groups are at risk of infection Proper immunization can reduce the risk and severity of infection.
How many types of pneumococcal vaccines are there?
Currently, in Thailand, there are 2 types of pneumococcal vaccines:
1. 13-strain pneumococcal vaccine (Prevnar) This type of pneumococcal vaccine will stimulate good immunization in children younger than 2 years old. It can immunize for life. and reduce the severity of pneumonia by 70%
2. 23 strains of pneumococcal vaccine (Pnevmovax) This pneumococcal vaccine can protect against the strains that cause pneumococcal disease. can be severe It is effective in adults aged 20 years and over. It can reduce the severity of pneumonia. However, this type of pneumococcal vaccine is limited in immunization in young children. Because it cannot prevent severe pneumococcal disease in children younger than 2 years of age and lifelong immunity cannot be immunized.
Recommendations for pneumococcal vaccination
☑ In children aged 2 – 15 months, vaccination against 13 strains of pneumonia is recommended.
☑ In the age group 2 – 64 years old with normal immunity to get good immunity It is recommended to get 13 strains of pneumococcal vaccine first. This was followed by 23 strains of pneumococcal vaccination, at least 1 year apart.
☑ In the case of the elderly aged 65 years and over and the age group from 2 to 64 years old with chronic diseases, congenital diseases and people with various immune deficiencies, it is recommended to get 13 strains of pneumococcal vaccination first. This was followed by 23 strains of pneumococcal vaccine, at least 2 months apart.
However, there are two current pneumococcal pneumococcal vaccines, so injection instructions will differ. And should consult a doctor for advice on the appropriate injection distance.
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