-S. pneumoniae can be prevented in most cases through vaccination.
-Pneumovax contains capsular antigens from 23 of the most commonly encountered serotypes and is recommended for adults over 65 and those from 19 to 65 with underlying health issues.
-Prevnar 13 provides protection against 13 different serotypes and a four-dose series of the vaccine is recommended for children between 2 and 59 months of age.
-Prevnar 13 replaced an older vaccine (Prevnar 7) that recognized 7 different serotypes.