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Pneumococcal vaccination

Pneumococcal vaccines protect against serious disease caused by pneumococci, such as pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis. The appropriate vaccine and repeat doses depend on age, previous vaccinations, immune function and local vaccination policy in Curaçao.

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Pneumococcal vaccines protect against serious disease caused by pneumococci, such as pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis. The appropriate vaccine and repeat doses depend on age, previous vaccinations, immune function and local vaccination policy in Curaçao.

  • Pain, redness or swelling around the injection site after vaccination.
  • Tiredness, muscle aches, headache or a mild fever for a few days.
  • Bring your vaccination record and medicine list, and ask which product you will receive.
  • Move your arm gently and briefly cool a painful injection site with a cloth between the skin and the cold source.
  • Ask your GP or vaccination centre which schedule applies to your age, condition and previous vaccinations.
  • For urgent GP care outside office hours, call HAP 9252. Call Ambulance 912 only for an immediate threat to life.

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