20-valent pneumonia vaccine

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20-strain pneumococcal vaccine is Prevnar 20 (PCV20) vaccine, which is a vaccine that prevents pneumococcal infection, which causes pneumonia, meningitis, bloodstream infections, and other respiratory infections.Details of Prevnar 20 (PCV20) vaccineProtects against 20 strains of pneumococcal bacteria.It is a conjugate vaccine (PCV) that stimulates immunity well, especially in young children and the elderly.It can be used for children, adults, and the elderly who are at risk of severe pneumonia.Who should get the PCV20 vaccine?Young children aged 2 months and older (but most children are given PCV13).Elderly people aged 65 and older to reduce the risk of pneumonia.People with underlying diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, chronic lung disease, or people with weakened immune systems.