Vaccine against pneumonia and meningitis is available at health centers in Fortaleza (CE) Fortaleza City Hall Fortaleza City Hall started applying the 20-valent Pneumococcal vaccine (Pneumo 20) in health centers in the capital. The vaccine protects against diseases caused by pneumococcal bacteria, such as pneumonia, meningitis, otitis and other infections. Initially, the Ministry of Health sent around 5 thousand doses to Fortaleza. The vaccines have already been distributed to 134 health centers and are mainly aimed at children, being administered in three doses to babies up to 12 months old. ✅ Click here to follow the g1 Ceará channel on WhatsApp In the case of babies, the vaccination schedule consists of: 1 dose at 2 months of age; 2 doses at 4 months of age; Reinforcement at 12 months. In addition to babies, the following can also receive the vaccine: over 5 years old with special clinical conditions, without history of vaccination with conjugated pneumococcal (single dose application); people living with HIV/AIDS (single dose application); cancer patients (single dose application); people who have received solid organ or marrow transplants (single dose application). Now on g1 READ ALSO: New SUS vaccine doubles coverage against bacteria that cause meningitis and pneumonia; understand the change The Pneumo 20 vaccine is gradually replacing Pneumo 10, according to Fortaleza City Hall. The new vaccine offers greater protection against 20 different types of pneumococcal bacteria, which range from mild infections to serious bloodstream infections, such as pneumonia and meningitis. "Pneumo 20 expands coverage against a greater number of pneumococcal serotypes, offering more comprehensive protection against diseases that can cause serious complications, especially in the first years of life. The guidance is that parents and guardians keep their vaccination records updated and contact the health unit to ensure their children's immunization", highlights Fortaleza's Immunization Coordinator, Vanessa Soldatelli. 📍The vaccine is considered safe. The most common adverse reactions are: pain, redness and swelling at the bite site, irritability, decreased appetite and drowsiness. A small proportion of children may have a low-grade fever. Watch the most viewed videos from Ceará: