{"id":1737,"date":"2024-11-22T09:10:54","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T09:10:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/vaccinations-new\/?page_id=1737"},"modified":"2026-09-16T10:09:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T09:09:47","slug":"routine-pneumococcal-ppv-vaccination","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nhslothian.scot\/vaccinations\/routine-pneumococcal-ppv-vaccination\/","title":{"rendered":"Routine Pneumococcal Vaccination"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section alignfull getwid-section-content-full-width headingblockmargin gowide\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__wrapper getwid-padding-left-medium getwid-padding-right-medium getwid-margin-left-none getwid-margin-right-none getwid-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"min-height:190px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:0px\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__divider is-bottom-divider\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 1000 100\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__divider-svg 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gb-headline-1ed7ade0 gb-headline-text\">Routine Pneumococcal Vaccination<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section alignfull getwid-section-content-full-width headingblockmargin gowide\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__wrapper getwid-padding-left-medium getwid-padding-right-medium getwid-margin-left-none getwid-margin-right-none\" style=\"min-height:250px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:0px\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__divider is-top-divider\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 1000 100\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__divider-svg wp-block-getwid-section__divider-svg-negative\"><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-holder\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background has-background\" 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has-standard-black-border-color has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/immunisation\/vaccines\/pneumococcal-vaccine\/\">Routine Pneumococcal Vaccine<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pneumococcal Infection and Vaccination<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is Pneumococcal Infection?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pneumococcal infection can cause serious illnesses such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/lungs-and-airways\/pneumonia\/\">Pneumonia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/infections-and-poisoning\/meningitis\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/infections-and-poisoning\/meningitis\/\">Meningitis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/illnesses-and-conditions\/blood-and-lymph\/sepsis\/\">Septicemia (blood poisoning)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While anyone can be affected, individuals with certain long-term health conditions or those aged 65 and over are at higher risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Pneumococcal Vaccine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pneumococcal vaccine is the most effective way to protect yourself against infections caused by the most common types of pneumococcal bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Administration:<\/strong> The vaccine is typically given as a single injection in the upper arm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protection:<\/strong> Most people only need a single dose, which provides lifelong protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Booster Doses:<\/strong> If you have chronic kidney disease or a spleen problem, a booster dose is recommended every 5 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who Should Get Vaccinated?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All individuals aged 65 years and over.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People with certain medical conditions, including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spleen problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heart, kidney, or liver conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic respiratory diseases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diabetes requiring medication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suppressed immune system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a complete list of qualifying health conditions and further information, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/pneumococcalvaccine\">NHS Inform<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-70877f96\">\n\n<div id=\"pneumococcal-programme-anchor\" class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-standard-black-border-color has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:5px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Booking Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accessing Pneumococcal Vaccination<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the winter, vaccination teams are focused on the delivery of the seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccination programme. Routine invitations for pneumococcal vaccinations are currently deprioritised to allow NHS Lothian vaccination teams to administer the current programme. When the COVID-19 and flu programme reaches its conclusion (likely in early 2027), routine patient invitations for the pneumococcal vaccine will recommence for eligible patients. Patients will be called forward in order of clinical priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the winter, some patients can have pneumococcal bookings arranged via a referral if they are under the care of a hospital consultant and have anticipated immunosuppression or if there are specific scheduling concerns, for example, those who require revaccination following cancer treatment or people who require vaccination following a stem cell transplant. 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