No course to finish and no follow-up appointment for most adults.
One jab, potentially years of protection. Our Wythenshawe pharmacy offers the pneumococcal vaccine privately — especially worth having from 65, with certain health conditions, or simply if you'd rather not wait.
A single jab, with protection that can run for years
This vaccine targets Streptococcus pneumoniae, a bacteria behind pneumonia and other serious infections. It's a single injection in the upper arm, and for most adults that's the whole story — though a second dose is sometimes advised for those at higher risk. Protection typically runs for years.
No course to finish and no follow-up appointment for most adults.
Worth having for adults 65+ and anyone with certain chronic conditions.
Book both at once and save yourself a second trip.
A bacterial infection that starts in the lungs and can spread further
Streptococcus pneumoniae is behind it, capable of causing pneumonia and worse.
Risk climbs from 65 onwards, and for anyone managing a chronic condition.
Lung or heart disease, diabetes, and a weakened immune system all push risk higher.
A single vaccine dose covers most adults for years.
Would rather not wait? We offer the pneumococcal vaccine privately here — no GP appointment, no referral, just book and come in.
Older adults and anyone managing a chronic condition
Serious infection risk climbs with age, which is why it's especially worthwhile from 65 on.
If you're managing something that raises your infection risk, this deserves priority.
One flat price, one dose, nothing else to add
This is a private service — this vaccine is also available free on the NHS for some people, so it's worth asking your GP about that route first if it applies to you.
A quick visit to our Wythenshawe pharmacy
We confirm the vaccine's right for you before going ahead.
In the upper arm — over before you know it.
Due for that too? We can give both in the same visit.
A sore arm, maybe a slight fever, tiredness or headache for a day or two.
Especially relevant from 65 or with certain chronic conditions — we'll talk it through.
Book with us directly, no GP letter required.
Some people qualify depending on their circumstances — worth asking your GP practice about that route. Or book with us for a straightforward private appointment, no referral needed.
Usually not — one dose covers most adults. If you're at higher risk, your pharmacist might suggest a second, and they'll talk you through why.
Yes — same appointment, different arms if you'd rather keep them separate.
Often many years from one dose. Your pharmacist will flag it if your circumstances ever call for a repeat.
Usually just soreness, redness or swelling where the needle went in, sometimes a mild fever, tiredness or headache for a day or two. Serious reactions are very rare.
Choose a time that suits you at our Bowland clinic
Book your pneumococcal vaccine with our Wythenshawe team — no wait, no referral.