What is the cost of PCV vaccine?

1600/dose for 10-valent vaccine and Rs. 3200/dose for the 13-valent vaccine.

Is PCV the same as Prevnar 13?

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13, Prevnar 13, Pfizer) is recommended for all adults without a prior PCV13 vaccination who have a high-risk condition, including immunocompromising conditions, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, and cochlear implant.

How many doses of PCV vaccine are needed?

The PCV vaccine is recommended for the following children: All infants younger than 24 months should receive four doses of the vaccine, the first one at 2 months. The next two shots should be given at 4 months and 6 months, with a final booster that should be given at 12 to 15 months.

What if PCV vaccine is missed?

Children who miss the first dose at 2 months should still get the vaccine. Ask your doctor for more information.

Which company PCV vaccine is best?

Serum Institute of India (SII) on December 28 announced the launch of the world’s most affordable pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) in India. The vaccine provides protection against 10 variants of pneumococcus bacteria that causes pneumonia, meningitis, ear, and blood infections in children.

Is PCV vaccine free in Kerala?

The Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) will be available free of cost at the government vaccination centres from the next vaccination day. With the inclusion in UIP, the health department aims to give the vaccine to 40,000 children in the first month and 4.8 lakh children in a year.

How much is PCV13 vaccine?

The cost of PCV 13 is P3,545, or P5,500, including the doctor’s fee, she said.

What is the cost of Prevnar 13?

This vaccine is recommended for infants and young children, adults with certain medical conditions, and adults 65 years or older. The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of Prevnar 13 is around $217.00, 17\% off the average retail price of $261.58.

What is the cost of pneumococcal vaccine in India?

The market cost of this vaccine is more than Rs5,000 per dose. Three doses are to be administered with first during sixth week of birth, second during 14th week and third (booster dose) in 9th month. The government is bearing the cost of at least Rs 15,000 for every child during this drive.

What is the difference between PCV and PPV vaccine?

The childhood vaccine (PCV) protects against 13 strains of the pneumococcal bacterium, while the adult vaccine (PPV) protects against 23 strains.