Streptococcus pneumoniae type 6b capsular polysaccharide antigen (Pneumovax 23, Prevnar 13, Vaxneuvance, Prevenar 13, Prevenar 20 (previously Apexxnar))

Overview

Streptococcus pneumoniae type 6b capsular polysaccharide antigen is a vaccine that contains highly purified capsular polysaccharides from the invasive pneumococcal type 6b of Streptococcus pneumoniae. It is an active immunization for intramuscular or subcutaneous injection against pneumococcal disease such as pneumococcal pneumonia and pneumococcal bacteremia.

Associated Conditions

• Pneumococcal Infection