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All links to official websites of government agencies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia end with gov.sa. gov.sa.

Government websites use the HTTPS protocol for encryption and security.

Secure websites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia use the HTTPS protocol for encryption.

How effective is PCV-13?
PCV-13 is effective against the 13 most common types of pneumococcal bacteria. It provides 97% protection against pneumococcal diseases in children below 5 years, compared to the other available PCV vaccines such as the PCV-7 which provides 53% protection and the PCV-10 which provides 80% protection.2
 
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