Pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine (21-valent)
Also known as: Capvaxive
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In short
In the European Union, the 21-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine is indicated for active immunisation to prevent invasive disease and pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in individuals 18 years of age and older. It is also indicated in the European Union for children and adolescents from 2 to less than 18 years of age who have previously completed a primary paediatric pneumococcal vaccination regimen. The vaccine has an approved indication for pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Capvaxive — EPAR, 01/06/2026. © European Medicines Agency. · Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA) — EPAR. © European Medicines Agency.
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Codes
- EMA
- EMEA/H/C/006267
Official indications
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EMA (EU) Capvaxive
Capvaxive is indicated for active immunisation for the prevention of invasive disease and pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae Capvaxive is indicated for active immunisation for the prevention of invasive disease and pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in individuals 18 years of age and older. Capvaxive is indicated for active immunisation for the prevention of invasive disease and pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in children and adolescents 2 to less than 18 years of age who previously completed a primary paediatric pneumococcal vaccination regimen. See sections 4.4 and 5.1 for information on protection against specific pneumococcal serotypes. The use of Capvaxive should be in accordance with official recommendations.
Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Capvaxive — EPAR, 01/06/2026. © European Medicines Agency.
Document date: 01/06/2026 · Official document →
Related terms in the cited sources
Has an official indication for
- Pneumococcal pneumonia Condition
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What is Pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine (21-valent) approved for in the European Union?
Capvaxive is indicated for active immunisation for the prevention of invasive disease and pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae Capvaxive is indicated for active immunisation for the prevention of invasive disease and pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in individuals 18 years of age and older. Capvaxive is indicated for active immunisation for the prevention of invasive disease and pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in children and adolescents 2 to less than 18 years of age who previously completed a primary paediatric pneumococcal vaccination regimen. See sections 4.4 and 5.1 for information on protection against specific pneumococcal serotypes. The use of Capvaxive should be in accordance with official recommendations. (Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Capvaxive — EPAR, 01/06/2026. © European Medicines Agency.)
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- Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA) — EPAR. © European Medicines Agency.
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- Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Capvaxive — EPAR, 01/06/2026. © European Medicines Agency.
Anpheros Search catalog 2026.10.5, published 17 October 2026. About the data →
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