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15-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV15)

15-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV15) (Vaxneuvance 15) costs HK$1,400 per dose at Dedicare Medical Centre, Hong Kong — Preterm infants (<37 weeks gestation at birth): 4 doses, HK$5,600; Normal babies or 7 to under 12 months: 3 doses, HK$4,200; 12 to under 24 months: 2 doses, HK$2,800.

Vaccine
Vaxneuvance 15
Suggested Age
From 6 weeks onwards
Indication

Prevention of invasive disease caused by S.pneumoniae serotypes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 9V, 14, 18C, 19A, 19F, 22F, 23F and 33F

Manufacturer
MSD
HK Registration Number
HK-67575
Registration
HK registration since 2022
Price
HK$1,400 (per dose)
DosesPriceApplies to
1 doseHK$1,4002 years and above
2 dosesHK$2,80012 to under 24 months
3 dosesHK$4,200Normal babies or 7 to under 12 months
4 dosesHK$5,600Preterm infants (<37 weeks gestation at birth)
Dosage & Schedule

For preterm infants (<37 weeks gestation at birth) : 4 doses at aged 2, 4, 6 months and 11-15 months

For normal babies: 3 doses at aged 2, 4 months and 11-15 months

For aged over 7 to under 12 months: 3 doses (dose 1 & 2 with minimum interval of 4 weeks; dose 3 after 12 months old, separated from dose 2 by minimum of 8 weeks)

For aged over 12 to under 24 months: 2 doses with minimum interval of 8 weeks

For aged over 2: 1 dose

Peak Incidence Age
Below 2 and above 65 years old
Characteristics
  • PCV15 includes all PCV13 serotypes plus 22F and 33F
  • PCV13 and PCV15 can be used interchangeably
High Risk Groups

Infant, immunodeficient individual, functional or anatomic asplenia, cochlear implants

Common Side Effects

Fever, injection site reaction (pain/erythema/swelling), irritability, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infection, rash, eczema and itching

Contraindication
  • Severe allergic reaction to any component of this vaccine or any diphtheria toxoid-containing vaccine

Medically reviewed by Dr Brian Chung, MBBS (Adelaide), MEDM (CUHK), DDME (CUHK), DOM (CUHK)
Hong Kong Medical Council registration no. M12184

Are there any consultation or injection fees, or other hidden charges, on top of the vaccine price?

No. Dedicare does not charge any of these.

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