Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV)

[merrily]

Received a letter this morning informing me that my daughter needs to attend a clinic in a couple of weeks time to have this vaccination.

She is 17 months old - I thought that after the MMR that would be it for jabs until she started school!

Anyone know anything about this jab? Is it really necessary? My DD is big and strong (36lbs and in 3-4 yr size clothing, just to give you an idea!) Doeas she really need this extra protection??

TIA

will older children be able to get this jab too? I'm expecting in novemeber so that baby will have it but my dd is 3, can she get it too?

My other niece was 3 when Freya passed, she had to have 2 doses of prevenar, then a pnemovax.

Im not aware of this being on the NHS schedule though, you may have to look into it privately.

It's not being provided to over 2s on the NHS, spinach.

Guess the cost isn't worth childrens' health and lives.

You may be able to buy it privately, however.

If you want it for over 2's you need to ask for Pneumovax. You'll only get it on the NHS if your child is in a 'high risk' group.

DS2 (23 months) had this today. According to the nurse it has been very poorly publisised, they were told to roll it out from Monday this week but the hospital hadn't sent the letters out telling people they needed it so our surgery has been phoning and inviting people.

what constitutes a high risk though? sorry, very ignorant about this jab

At risk groups are people with chronic medical conditions, heart disease, lung problems, diabetics etc and the over 65's.