DefinitionThe pneumococcal conjugate vaccine helps protect against mild and severe infections due to the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae. This bacteria frequently causes ear infections, meningitis, and pneumonia in children.See also: Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccineInformationThe pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is an inactivated-bacteria vaccine, which means it uses dead bacteria to teach the immune system to recognize and fight active bacteria.This vaccine effectively prevents childhood illnesses caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.WHO SHOULD GET THIS VACCINEChildren should receive four doses of the vaccine, one dose each at the following ages:2 months4 months6 months12 - 15 monthsPneumococcal conjugate vaccine is not the same as the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, which is used i