Pneumovax 23
Pneumovax 23
Pneumovax® 23 (23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, 23vPPBV) (1 dose)
Product:
SWI_Pneumovax_23 HK$400.0
Recommended for
High risk individuals 2 years of age or older
(Not suitable for non-high-risk individuals under 50 years old)
Who are the high risk groups?
History of invasive pneumococcal disease, cerebrospinal fluid leakage or cochlear implant;
- Chronic cardiovascular (except hypertension without complications), lung, liver or kidney diseases;
- Metabolic diseases including diabetes mellitus or obesity (Body Mass Index 30 or above);
- Immunocompromised states related to weakened immune system due to conditions such as asplenia, Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or cancer/steroid treatment; and
- Chronic neurological conditions that can compromise respiratory functions or the handling of respiratory secretions or increase the risk for aspiration, or those who lack the ability to take care of themselves.
HK$400.0
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Vaccination
- Doctor’s consultation prior to the 1st shot of vaccination
- Injection procedure is handled by Registered Doctor/medical professional
- Pneumovax 23 Vaccine (1 injection)
Administered a single dose to 2 years of age and older.
Pneumonia is the 2nd leading cause of death in HK. Streptococcus pneumoniae is one of the common bacteria causing pneumonia (lung infection) and serious diseases; for example, meningitis, otitis media, sepsis and even death.
According to the recommendations of the Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection: All aged 2 or above or high-risk elderly persons aged 65 or above should have pneumococcal vaccination, and high-risk individuals should be vaccinated with a 13-valent conjugate
-The vaccination injection process is handled by medical professional.
23vPPV and PCVs are safe and can prevent invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD). 23vPPV contains 11 additional serotypes and theoretically offers extra protection
*This transaction is subject to the assessment by doctor for the suitability of vaccine injection. If a patient is considered not suitable for the vaccine injection upon doctor’s consultation, the full amount will be refunded.
Vaccinations service must be evaluated by the doctor. If doctor determine the vaccination request is not suitable to the patience, this vaccinations service will be cancelled and the payment will be refunded. All vaccinations are administered by a registered medical practitioner.
Check Up Report: After the health check up, it usually takes about 5-7 working days to process the inspection report. Working days do not include Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. This time frames are for guidelines only & do not reflect the actual time might be needed (e.g. the timeframe might change depend on the individual test has taken or specific timeslot requested by the customer).
A. Local and overseas clients:
- Collection by yourself: go to the centre directly
Hotline: 3188 1722 - Telephone briefing report (self-collection report) ***
Self-collection reporting time ***
Monday to Friday 15:00pm-18:30pm
Saturday afternoon 14:00pm-15:30pm
- In case of any dispute, the decision of ESDlife and Swindon Medical Company Limited should be final.
* Disclaimer: ESDlife does not operate or provide the service above. ESDlife is irresponsible to any loss, injury or law action caused by using this plan. Any claims and inquiries should be addressed to Swindon Medical Company Limited.