Pneumonia Vaccination

About pneumococcal disease

Pneumococcal bacteria can cause severe infections, including pneumonia, meningitis, and septicemia, particularly in older adults and individuals with certain underlying health conditions. Vaccination is the most effective prevention. 

While the NHS offers free pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV23) for those over 65 and at-risk groups, our private service gives you both a choice of vaccine and appointment flexibility.

Who can have the pneumonia vaccine?

At NoviClinic, our service is suitable for adults who:

• Are aged 18+ (priority booking for 65+)

• Have chronic conditions (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, heart disease)

• Smoke or live in communal settings

• Want broader protection (e.g. PCV13 plus PPV23 sequence)

• Haven't had a temperature in the 24 hours leading up to the appointment

• Welder or metal worker

  
  

Please note: Some patients may be eligible for a free pneumonia vaccine on the NHS if they are aged 65 and over or under 65 with certain long-term health conditions (e.g. chronic heart, lung, liver or kidney disease; diabetes; immunosuppression). If you think you qualify, please check with your GP practice before booking a private appointment.

Who this service is not suitable for

Unfortunately, the pneumonia vaccination service cannot be offered to anyone who:

• Is pregnant

• Is currently unwell with an acute infection

• Has had a temperature in the 24 hours leading up to their appointment

  
  

How this service works

• Select your preferred service option and book an appointment

• Follow the link in your booking confirmation email to fill out the patient questionnaire (at least 16 hours before your appointment)

• One of our prescribers will review the completed questionnaire and contact you to discuss this

• Visit the branch on the selected date and time to receive the vaccine