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Medicines Pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccineQuestion & answer

Pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine · Medicine question

Does it work in people with weakened immunity?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

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Answer

It can still be used when indicated, but immune-suppressing conditions or treatments may reduce the antibody response.

Sources for this answer

VAXNEUVANCEemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 5
Prevenar 13 suspension for injectionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 33

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