infections
Pneumococcal Infections
Prevention of Pneumococcal Infections
Pneumococcal infections can be prevented with vaccines and, for certain people, antibiotics. For more information, see also Pneumococcal Vaccine and the vaccine schedules for The vaccine schedules vary depending on the person's age and medical conditions. All children 2 months through 6 years of age should receive pneumococcal vaccination as part of the Childhood Vaccination Schedules . Pneumococcal vaccination also is recommended for adults 65 years of age or older and those 19 to 64 years of age who have certain If children under 5 years old do not have a spleen or if their spleen is not functioning, they may be given antibiotics (such as penicillin) in addition to the vaccine. In such cases, antibiotics may be continued throughout childhood and into adulthood. 