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Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13/PCV20)

Polysaccharide-protein conjugate vaccines protecting against Streptococcus pneumoniae — the bacterium causing bacterial pneumonia, meningitis, sepsis, and otitis media. CDC schedules PCV for all US infants (4-dose series) and adults 65+. Pfizer Prevnar 13 held ~95% US market share for a decade; Prevnar 20 now expanding adult coverage. Second source: Merck Vaxneuvance (PCV15) entered market 2021.

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What depends on it

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1 essential American goods rely on pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (pcv13/pcv20) somewhere upstream in their supply chain.

Who makes it

Supplier companies

3 companies produce pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (pcv13/pcv20).

Pfizer (Essential Health / Injectable Opioids)(PFE)

HQ US75% share

Merck & Co. (MSD)

HQ US35% share

US pharma/vaccine maker (MSD ex-US); Vaxneuvance PCV15, the second US pneumococcal conjugate vaccine.

Serum Institute of India

HQ IN22% share

World's largest vaccine manufacturer by dose volume — ~1.9–2.0 billion doses/year as of 2023, representing ~60% of global vaccine production. Produces routine childhood vaccines (polio, measles, DTP, BCG), COVID vaccines, and others for Gavi-eligible markets. Single-site concentration risk in Pune.