Healthcare
Faedah Pemeriksaan Kesihatan Syarikat
Ketahui faedah pemeriksaan kesihatan syarikat untuk pekerja dan majikan, daripada pengesanan awal penyakit hingga pengurangan cuti sakit.
PCV Vaccination in Damansara Jaya — Pneumococcal Protection for Children
PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine) vaccination at Klinik Dr. Prevents Damansara Jaya — protecting children from pneumococcal bacteria, the leading infectious cause of pneumonia, meningitis, and blood infections in young children. Available from 2 months as part of the national schedule. Open 24 hours, walk-ins welcome.
🫀 Pneumonia Prevention
🧠 Meningitis Shield
👶 From 2 Months
Open 24H7, Jalan SS 22/19, Damansara Jaya, PJ
🫁PneumoniaNo.1 Infectious CauseIn children under 5
💉3 DosesPrimary Series2m, 3m, 5m
🛡️13 StrainsPCV13 CoverageMost common types
🕐24/7Walk-In AvailableNo appointment needed
What Is PCV — and Why Pneumococcal Protection Matters for Young Children?
The Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine — PCV — protects against Streptococcus pneumoniae, a bacterium that is one of the leading infectious causes of serious illness and death in children under 5 years worldwide. Pneumococcal bacteria can cause three particularly dangerous conditions: pneumonia (lung infection), bacterial meningitis (infection of the brain lining), and bacteraemia or septicaemia (bacteria in the bloodstream) — any of which can be rapidly life-threatening or leave permanent complications including deafness and brain damage.
What makes pneumococcal disease particularly challenging is that many people carry the bacterium harmlessly in their nose and throat — so children are frequently exposed through normal contact in households, nurseries, and community settings. Young infants, whose immune systems cannot yet effectively mount a response to the bacterial capsule, are most vulnerable. This is why PCV is started at 2 months of age — when protection is most urgently needed.
PCV13, the formulation used in Malaysia's national schedule, covers 13 of the most clinically significant pneumococcal strains, accounting for the majority of serious pneumococcal disease. A separate PPSV23 vaccine offering broader strain coverage is available for adults and high-risk groups at our clinic.
PCV Vaccination Schedule (Malaysia)
1
2 Months
First primary dose — given alongside DTaP-IPV-Hib
2
3 Months
Second primary dose — given alongside DTaP-IPV-Hib
3
5 Months
Third and final primary dose — completes the childhood PCV series
🫁
Leading Cause of Severe Pneumonia in Children
Streptococcus pneumoniae is responsible for more cases of severe pneumonia in children under 5 than any other single pathogen — causing hundreds of thousands of deaths globally each year, the vast majority in unvaccinated populations.
🧠
Bacterial Meningitis With Permanent Consequences
Pneumococcal meningitis carries a higher mortality and complication rate than most other forms of bacterial meningitis. Survivors face significant risk of permanent hearing loss, cognitive impairment, and neurological damage.
👂
Leading Cause of Childhood Deafness
Beyond meningitis, pneumococcal bacteria also cause middle ear infections (otitis media) — a leading cause of acquired hearing loss and hearing impairment in young children, with significant impacts on language development.
💉
Given as a Separate Injection Alongside the 5-in-1
At the 2, 3, and 5-month visits, PCV is given as a separate injection alongside the DTaP-IPV-Hib 5-in-1 — meaning your child receives two injections at each visit, typically into different thighs.
Also Available for Adults — PPSV23
Adults 65+ and those with chronic health conditions are recommended to receive the PPSV23 pneumococcal vaccine — which covers 23 strains and provides broader protection. Ask our doctor about pneumococcal vaccination for elderly family members.
What to Expect at Your PCV Vaccination Visit
PCV is given as a separate injection at the same visit as the 5-in-1 — your infant receives two injections at the 2, 3, and 5-month visits.
Step 01
Walk In
No appointment needed. Let our team know the age of your child and which dose is due. Bring the vaccination card if available.
Step 02
Doctor Review
Your doctor checks the child is well, reviews the vaccination schedule, and prepares both the PCV and DTaP-IPV-Hib injections for the same visit.
Step 03
Two Injections Given
PCV is administered into one thigh, DTaP-IPV-Hib into the other — both at the same visit to complete all vaccines due at that age in one appointment.
Step 04
Record Updated
Both doses recorded digitally and on the vaccination card. Doctor advises what to expect over the next 24–48 hours and when to return for the next dose.
PCV Vaccination — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from parents in Damansara Jaya and surrounding Petaling Jaya areas about the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine.
PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine) — the formulation used in the childhood schedule — is conjugated to a carrier protein that allows young infants' immature immune systems to mount a strong, lasting response. It covers 13 (PCV13) or 15 (PCV15) strains. PPSV23 (Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine) covers 23 strains but does not produce as durable an immune response in young children — it is recommended for adults 65+ and high-risk groups. Both are available at our clinic.
Yes — completely normal and expected. At the 2, 3, and 5-month visits, your child receives the DTaP-IPV-Hib 5-in-1 injection (into one thigh) and the PCV injection (into the other thigh). Both are given at the same visit. Co-administration of multiple vaccines is safe and recommended — it reduces clinic visits while ensuring your child is protected on schedule. Two small injections at each visit is standard practice worldwide.
PCV protects specifically against pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae — the most common bacterial cause of serious childhood pneumonia. It does not protect against viral pneumonia (such as that caused by influenza or RSV), or pneumonia caused by other bacteria. However, since pneumococcal pneumonia accounts for a large proportion of the most serious cases requiring hospitalisation, PCV provides very meaningful protection even though it isn't a universal pneumonia vaccine.
Yes. The catch-up schedule depends on the child's current age and how many doses have been received. Children under 12 months who have missed doses can complete the primary series. Children aged 12–23 months who have had fewer than 3 doses will receive a different number of catch-up doses. Children 24 months and older who are at high risk may need 1–2 doses. Walk in with your child's vaccination card and our doctor will determine the appropriate catch-up plan.
Related Vaccines at Our Damansara Jaya Clinic
PCV Vaccination in Damansara Jaya — Walk In Anytime
No appointment needed. Our in-house doctors are at our Damansara Jaya clinic 24 hours a day. Walk in with your child's vaccination card and we'll ensure every PCV dose is on schedule alongside the rest of the childhood programme.
Open 24 hours — including weekends and public holidays.
📍
Address
7, Jalan SS 22/19,
Damansara Jaya, 47400
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
🕐
Availability
24 JAM
Every Day Including
Public Holidays
Healthcare
Bila Perlu Buat Pap Smear? Ini Jawapannya
Tertanya bila perlu buat pap smear? Fahami umur sesuai, kekerapan ujian, tanda amaran, dan bila anda patut datang untuk saringan serviks.
Healthcare
Cara Pilih Klinik 24 Jam Tanpa Tersalah
Pelajari cara pilih klinik 24 jam yang betul – semak doktor, kemudahan, lokasi, caj, panel insurans dan respons pantas sebelum anda perlukan rawatan.
Make An Appointment with Our Doctors!
Take the first step towards a healthier you and book an appointment with our doctors today!
The greatest wealth is health.