What is another word for pneumococcal vaccine?
Pronunciation: [njˈuːməkˌɒkə͡l vaksˈiːn] (IPA) 
The pneumococcal vaccine is a vital immunization designed to prevent infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. It is also referred to as the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine or PCV and is primarily administered to children aged two months up to five years, as well as older adults and individuals with certain medical conditions. Another synonym for the pneumococcal vaccine is the PPSV or pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, which is recommended for adults and children over the age of two who are at increased risk of infection. Despite different names, the overall goal of these vaccines is to help protect individuals from pneumococcal diseases such as pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis.
