PNEUMOVAX 23 contains a mixture of inactive parts from 23 of the most common types of pneumococcal bacteria. PNEUMOVAX 23 is a vaccine given to help prevent infections caused by certain types of ...

Merck also sells an older shot called Pneumovax 23, which covers 23 serotypes but is based on an older polysaccharide technology that does not stimulate the immune response as strongly as the ...

polysaccharide-based jab Pneumovax 23. Sanofi's new challenger is billed as a "next-generation" pneumococcal conjugate vaccine that, according to the company, is the first candidate with more than ...

Adults 19 years and older who received a previous dose of pneumonia vaccine Prevnar 13 or a complete series of Pneumovax 23.

NA: Not applicable; PCV-7: 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine; PCV-13: 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine; PPV23: 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine.

Antibody responses may be diminished if Pneumovax 23 was received 1 to 5 years prior to Prevnar 20. The approval of Prevnar 20 was based on evidence from several clinical trials including three ...

Estimated vaccination costs at the Fayette County Health Department, for people paying out of pocket. Most health insurance plans are required to pay for recommended vaccinations. If you're not sure ...