Petrópolis expands child protection with Pneumo 20 vaccine The Pneumo 20 vaccine is now available in vaccination rooms in Petrópolis, in the Serrana region of Rio. The vaccine is indicated for children under 5 years of age who have not yet completed the vaccination schedule and for specific groups defined by the National Immunization Program (PNI). The main novelty of Pneumo 20 is the expansion of protection against diseases caused by pneumococcus bacteria, responsible for infections such as pneumonia, meningitis, otitis and bloodstream infections. According to the Municipal Health Department, the new vaccine will gradually replace Pneumo 10. ? Follow the g1 Região Serrana channel on WhatsApp. While the previous immunizer offers protection against ten serotypes of the bacteria, Pneumo 20 expands this coverage to 20. During the transition period, the application of doses will follow the age and vaccination history of each child, according to the records in the vaccination booklet. The city hall informed that the vaccination schedules started with Pneumo 10 will be maintained, without interruptions. The Health Department also reported that the municipal network remains supplied with vaccines against Covid-19. To receive any of the vaccines, it is necessary to present an identification document and a vaccination booklet. Pneumo 20 begins to be offered in vaccination rooms in Petrópolis Reproduction Inter TV