Our Clinics
Liverpool Street
London Vaccination Clinic Spaces
35 New Broad Street, London
EC2M 1NH
London Bridge
8 St Thomas Street
London
SE1 9RS
Kensington
Office 203
239 Kensington High St
W8 6SN
Mayfair
Office 14
Hanover Square, London
W1S1HN
Pneumococcal Disease is the term used to describe an infection caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus Pneumoniae.
It is transmitted by aerosol droplets (coughing or sneezing) or direct contact with respiratory secretions of someone carrying the organism
Pneumococcal disease can lead to Pneumonia, Septicaemia and Meningitis
Avoid contact with those diagnosed with pneumococcal disease and practising hand hygiene.
Vaccination is an effective way of minimising the risk of contracting pneumococcal diseases.
Avoid sharing needles – Do not share needles or other drug paraphernalia.
Property – An inactive vaccine given by injection into the deltoid muscle of your arm.
Course –For children as part of a national immunisation schedule, a pneumococcus vaccine containing 13 strains is given at 12 weeks of age, a second dose is given at 12 months of age. For adults a single dose is given as as part of a national immunisation schedule at 65 years of age, a pneumococcus vaccine containing 23 strains. This vaccine can be given to anyone in need over the age of 2.
Booster – None. Just a single dose of vaccine. If you are in a risk group you may need a further vaccine at 5 years, our nurse will discuss this with you.
Side effects – Mild pain, redness or swelling at the site of the injection. People may also experience mild fever, tiredness and general aches and pains.
Special Certificate requirement – None
For those not in a clinical risk group adult vaccination is thought to give you lifelong protection and does not need to be repeated.
Because we specialise in vaccinations, we’re the ideal London Vaccination Clinic for locals and visitors alike.
Our London Travel Clinics
All 4 of our centrally located travel clinics are convenient for people living and working in London. Liverpool Street, London Bridge, High St Kensington, and Mayfair. We are open early morning, lunchtime, evening and weekends and provide all of the vaccinations and medications that you need.
