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Pneumococcal (PCV) vaccine schedule in United States

United States's Pneumococcal (PCV) vaccine schedule per CDC / ACIP: 4 doses, first dose at 2 months. Universal (recommended for all children). Source last verified 2024-06-01.

Source: CDC Child & Adolescent Immunization Schedule (ACIP) · last verified 2024-06-01 · official source

Reviewed by Matthew Thomas J Halma, Founder, Open Source Medicine Foundation · Last reviewed 2026-10-08

United States: 4 doses of Pneumococcal (PCV)

DoseRecommended ageStatusProduct / notes
Dose 12 monthsUniversalPCV15 or PCV20
Dose 24 monthsUniversalPCV15 or PCV20
Dose 36 monthsUniversalPCV15 or PCV20
Dose 412-15 monthsUniversalPCV15 or PCV20

What the databases report about this vaccine: Pneumococcal (PCV) vaccine evidence page (side effects, trials, VAERS).

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