Pneumococcal vaccine: A pneumococcal vaccine encourages your child's

A pneumococcal vaccine encourages your child's body to produce antibodies and protects against 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria that can cause serious infections. Wondering what pneumonia vaccine is? PharmEasy guides you on pneumococcal vaccine uses, types and also pneumonia vaccine side effects in detail. Click here to know more. Learn about pneumococcal vaccination (pneumonia vaccine) indications, types, side effects, recommended schedule, ages, and guidelines. While people vaccinated for pneumococcal disease have ongoing protection, they may need an additional type of pneumococcal vaccine depending on their initial vaccine type and whether they have certain medical conditions that put them at higher risk.