Prevenar 13 (PCV13)
13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine · Pfizer
Prevents
Dosing schedules
3+1 pneumococcal schedule for infants
For: Infants (0–1 year)
| Dose | Age | Minimum interval from previous dose |
|---|---|---|
| Dose 1 (PCV13) | 2 months (earliest 6 weeks) | – |
| Dose 2 (PCV13) | 3 months (earliest 10 weeks) | 28 days |
| Dose 3 (PCV13) | 4 months (earliest 14 weeks) | 28 days |
| Dose 4, booster (PCV13) Booster | 12 months (earliest 11 months) | 60 days |
3 primary doses and 1 booster
Source: Recommended vaccination schedules for all ages in Vietnam (2026 edition). Reviewed on 05/10/2026.
2+1 schedule (2, 4 months, booster at 11–15 months)
For: Infants (0–1 year)
| Dose | Age | Minimum interval from previous dose |
|---|---|---|
| Dose 1 (PCV13) | 2 months (earliest 6 weeks) | – |
| Dose 2 (PCV13) | 4 months | 56 days |
| Dose 3, booster (PCV13) Booster | 12 months (earliest 11 months) | 60 days |
Source: Recommended vaccination schedules for all ages in Vietnam (2026 edition). Reviewed on 07/10/2026.
Catch-up for unvaccinated children aged 7–11 months
For: Infants (0–1 year)
| Dose | Age | Minimum interval from previous dose |
|---|---|---|
| Dose 1 (PCV13) | 7 months | – |
| Dose 2 (PCV13) | At least 1 month after dose 1 | 28 days |
| Dose 3 (PCV13) Booster | 12 months | 56 days |
Source: Recommended vaccination schedules for all ages in Vietnam (2026 edition). Reviewed on 07/10/2026.
Catch-up for unvaccinated children aged 12–23 months
For: Young children (1–3 years)
| Dose | Age | Minimum interval from previous dose |
|---|---|---|
| Dose 1 (PCV13) | 12 months | – |
| Dose 2 (PCV13) | At least 2 months after dose 1 | 56 days |
Source: Recommended vaccination schedules for all ages in Vietnam (2026 edition). Reviewed on 07/10/2026.
From 2 years, unvaccinated: 1 dose
For: Preschool children (4–6 years)
| Dose | Age | Minimum interval from previous dose |
|---|---|---|
| Single dose (PCV13) | People aged 2 and over who have not had a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine | – |
Source: Recommended vaccination schedules for all ages in Vietnam (2026 edition). Reviewed on 07/10/2026.
Special precautions
Indicated from 6 weeks of age for children and adults of all ages.
Giving with other vaccines
- Menactra (MenACYW-DT): should not be given on the same day; if given on different days, allow at least 28 days between them. In people with asplenia, splenic dysfunction or HIV infection: do NOT give Menactra (MenACWY-D) and PCV13 at the same time, because this reduces the antibody response to 3 pneumococcal serotypes (4, 6B, 18C). Give PCV13 first and Menactra 4 weeks later.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Safe during breastfeeding