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Pneumonia Vaccine

From 1 July 2026, the Australian Government will introduce the 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (21vPCV), Capvaxive®, to the National Immunisation Program.

The new vaccine will replace both Prevenar 13® and Pneumovax 23® for adults, streamlining the pneumococcal vaccination schedule while providing protection against a broader range of pneumococcal disease strains.

Under the updated program, Capvaxive® will be available free of charge through the NIP for:

• Adults aged 65 years and over

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults aged 25 years and over

• Adults aged 18 years and over with specified medical conditions that increase their risk of severe pneumococcal disease
  

Hamilton Doctors is stocking the new Capvaxive injection.

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