Prevnar 20 protects against 20 strains of pneumococcal bacteria in a single dose. Recommended for adults 50 and older, and adults 19 to 49 with certain health conditions. An appointment is recommended: call (914) 533-5679 or book online.
An appointment is recommended. Call us at (914) 533-5679, book online, or schedule through the Quick Rx app.
Prevnar 20 is a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It does not contain live bacteria, so it cannot give you pneumococcal pneumonia. Conjugate vaccines pair proteins with small, inactive pieces of bacteria to train your immune system to recognize them. Prevnar 20 helps protect against 20 strains of pneumococcal bacteria that can cause invasive disease and pneumonia.
The CDC recommends Prevnar 20 for all adults aged 50 and older, and for adults aged 19 to 49 with certain underlying conditions or risk factors such as diabetes, chronic heart, lung, kidney, or liver disease, or smoking.
Prevnar 20 has been studied in adults with chronic conditions.
Even if you received another pneumococcal vaccine before, ask our pharmacist whether Prevnar 20 could add protection.
Good to know: Prevnar 20 is typically given as a single dose for most adults. Talk to our pharmacist about your specific recommended schedule.
