Is it necessary to get the pneumonia vaccine next month for the baby?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

The pneumonia vaccine is the "23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine," which primarily prevents pneumonia caused by pneumococcal bacteria, which are the main cause of pneumonia, meningitis, and otitis media. Once pneumonia occurs, the mortality rate is relatively high. Although effective antibiotics are used for treatment, pneumococcal infections can still lead to high morbidity and mortality rates. After receiving the pneumonia vaccine, the probability of contracting pneumonia can be reduced, making it still necessary.