Safety and Immunogenicity of 7-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Children Receiving Solid Organ Transplants

For transplant patients, vaccination will be started at 4 months or greater after transplantation. The second dose will be given 8 weks following the frist, the third dose 8 weeks after the second, and the fourth will be given 8 weeks after the third.

"Healthy infants: The Prevnar schedule for healthy infants consists of 3 doses of 0.5 ml each, at approximately 2 month intervals, followed by a fourth dose of 0.5 ml at 12-15 months of age (i.e., 2, 4, 6, and 12-15 months)~Previously unvaccinated older infants and children, who are beyond the age of the routine infant schedule, should receive the follwong schedule:~7-11 months of age: 3 doses (2 doses at least 4 weeks apart with the third dose after the first birthday and separated from the second dose by at least two months)~12-23 months of age: 2 doses (at least 2 months apart)~≥24 months through 9 years of age: 1 dose"