Suggested dose regimens for pneumococcal immunisation of vaccine naïve high risk children
| ` | Conjugate vaccine (7-valent) | Followed by: Polysaccharide vaccine (23-valent) |
|---|---|---|
| See text for definitions of groups. Dose intervals: 1–2 months unless delayed to second birthday. | ||
| Groups 1 and 2, <2 years old | 3 doses | 1 dose after 2nd birthday |
| Groups 1 and 2, >2 years old | 2 doses | 1 dose |
| Groups 3–8, <1 year old | 3 doses (2 doses probably adequate if 10–12 months old) | 1 dose after 2nd birthday |
| Groups 3–8, >1 year old | 1 dose | 1 dose after 2nd birthday |