Max Rady College of Medicine
Term: Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine 23 (PPV-23)
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2011-05-05
Definition:
A vaccine to help prevent serious pneumococcal disease recommended for adults 65 years or older and for anyone aged two to 64 with long-term health problems. This vaccine protects against 23 strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae .
Related concepts
Related terms
- Immunizations for Pneumonia / Pneumococcal Immunization
- Pneumococcal Disease
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
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)
Request information in an accessible format
If you require access to our resources in a different format, please contact us:
- by phone at 204-789-3819
- by email at info@cpe.umanitoba.ca
We strive to provide accommodations upon request in a reasonable timeframe.
Contact us
Manitoba Centre for Health Policy
Community Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine,
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences,
Room 408-727 McDermot Ave.
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3E 3P5 Canada
204-789-3819