Term: Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV-7)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2011-05-05

Definition:

A vaccine for infants and young children to help prevent serious pneumococcal disease. This vaccine protects against seven strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae .

Related concepts 

• Childhood Immunizations

Related terms 

• Pneumococcal Disease
• Streptococcus pneumoniae
• Vaccine

References 

• Hilderman T, Katz A, Derksen S, McGowan K, Chateau D, Kurbis C, Allison S, Reimer JN. Manitoba Immunization Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2011. [Report] [Summary] (View)

Term used in 

• Chartier M, Finlayson G, Prior H, McGowan K, Chen H, de Rocquigny J, Walld R, Gousseau M. Health and Healthcare Utilization of Francophones in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] (View)