The 13-valent pneumonia vaccine is necessary for one-and-a-half year old babies, depending on the doctor’s instructions.
Streptococcus pneumoniae is an important cause of childhood illness and death, and can lead to complications such as meningitis and otitis media. The 13-valent pneumococcal vaccine can prevent infections caused by 13 serotypes of pneumococcal bacteria, and can prevent more than 90% of invasive pneumococcal pneumonia, which is a good protective effect.
According to the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization, all children under 5 years of age should receive the 13-valent pneumonia vaccine. One year old babies can choose to catch up with the domestic 13-valent pneumonia vaccine by receiving 2 doses, each 8 weeks apart.
The 13-valent pneumonia vaccine can effectively prevent diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae infections, so it is still necessary to give one-and-a-half year old babies timely vaccination if possible.