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Is the latest pneumococcal vaccine only need one jab ?

So if I make appointment now it is only one jab and it’s DONE correct?

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Updated by HAS

If you are 65 years of age or older, one dose each of PCV13 and PPSV23 is generally recommended.

 
If you have already received PCV13 as an adult (regardless of age) and one dose of PPSV23 on or after 65 years of age, there is no further need for either of the pneumococcal vaccination.
 
To view your immunisation records in HealthHub, login with Singpass and click on Services > Health Records > Immunisation Records > Nationally Recommended.


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