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 

• Adult Immunizations

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)