Pneumonia Vaccine Price Philippines: Free Senior Shots, PCV & PPSV23 Costs

If you are 60 or older, check your barangay health center or local government health facility before paying for a pneumonia vaccine privately.

The Department of Health says senior citizens aged 60 and above can receive free pneumococcal vaccination through public primary-care facilities, similar to post-exposure immunization at animal bite treatment centers. In June 2026, the Philippine Health Technology Assessment Council’s recommendation to finance PPSV23 for all adults aged 60 and above was approved by the Secretary of Health.

If you need or choose private vaccination, current Pneumonia Vaccine prices reviewed by CareCost PH include approximately:

These are different vaccines, not different brands of one identical shot. The correct choice can depend on:

• your age;
• medical conditions;
• immune status;
• previous pneumococcal vaccines;
• the schedule your doctor is following.

So don’t choose PPSV23 simply because it is cheaper or PCV20 simply because it covers more serotypes.

Pneumonia Vaccine Prices by Type

Here is the clearest way to compare the currently published private prices.

Hati currently shows:

• pneumococcal 23 vaccination from ₱2,500
• PCV13 from ₱3,850
• PCV20 from ₱5,000
• pediatric PCV13 from ₱4,430
• pediatric PCV15 at ₱4,830.

These are provider listings, not national average prices.

Real Current Prices From Private Providers

The final amount depends heavily on where you receive the vaccine and what the quoted price includes.

Hati partner clinics

Hati’s current listings include:

• Pneumococcal 23 — from ₱2,500
• PPSV23 — from ₱3,200 on another service listing
• PCV13 — from ₱3,850
• PCV20 — from ₱5,000.

At VAXCEN Megamall, for example, Hati currently lists:

• Pneumococcal 23 — ₱3,350
• PCV13 — ₱4,430
• PCV20 — ₱5,500.

That shows why one website can correctly say “from ₱2,500” even though the branch nearest you charges more.

Hi-Precision Diagnostics

Hi-Precision currently lists:

PPSV23 is ₱2,700 promotional price with a displayed regular price of ₱4,500. There is a separate ₱150 administration fee per vaccine/dose. Hi-Precision also requires a valid doctor’s prescription specifying the vaccine and schedule before administration.

That means the current advertised ₱2,700 PPSV23 price is not necessarily your complete clinic payment.

Juan Medical home vaccination

Current one-person prices are:

• Pneumovax 23 — ₱3,599
• Prevenar 13 — ₱5,199
• Prevenar 20 — ₱5,999.

Then add the current home-service fee:

• Metro Manila — ₱999
• Cavite, Rizal or Bulacan — ₱1,799

Juan Medical publishes even higher service fees for some farther areas. So for one person receiving Pneumovax 23 at home in Metro Manila ₱3,599 vaccine/service price + ₱999 home visit = ₱4,598

before any applicable senior/PWD discount. This is why a home vaccination should not be compared directly with a pharmacy product price.

Are Pneumonia Vaccines Really Free for Senior Citizens?

Yes, but the history of the rule is worth understanding. The original Expanded Senior Citizens Act (RA 9994) specifically directs the DOH to provide free influenza and pneumococcal vaccination to indigent senior citizens.

However, later DOH policy is broader. A DOH memorandum states that all senior citizens aged 60 and above shall receive one pneumococcal vaccine free under the senior immunization program.

In January 2026, the DOH again publicly encouraged senior citizens aged 60+ to obtain free influenza and pneumococcal vaccines through public primary-care facilities nationwide.

And most recently, the Health Technology Assessment Council recommended government financing of PPSV23 for all adults aged 60 years and above. The Secretary of Health approved that recommendation on June 18, 2026.

So the practical advice is If you are 60+, ask about the free public PPSV23 option before paying ₱2,500–₱3,599 privately.

Another shot many readers ask about is the flu vaccine. You can check the flu vaccine price in the Philippines for its price.

The Catch: Free Does Not Mean Every Health Center Has Stock

Eligibility and vaccine availability are different issues. The government’s pneumococcal HTA found access problems, including vaccine availability and distribution. Older adults interviewed during the assessment reported that vaccines were sometimes out of stock or not readily available.

So call or visit the health center first. Ask:

“May available po ba na pneumococcal vaccine para sa senior citizen today?”

Bring:

• your senior citizen ID;
• another valid ID if requested;
• your old vaccination card, if available.

If the public vaccine is unavailable, you can then compare private PPSV23 prices.

Why the Government Chose PPSV23 for the Senior Program

The government’s current decision does not mean PPSV23 is automatically the best vaccine for every individual patient. It is a public financing decision.

The HTA compared:

• PPSV23 alone;
• PCV13 followed by PPSV23;
• PCV15 followed by PPSV23.

Its economic analysis found PPSV23 was the preferred government-financing strategy for adults 60+, and the Secretary of Health approved government financing of PPSV23 for that population.

The assessment used a government procurement cost of ₱675.06 per PPSV23 dose. That is not a consumer retail price. It reflects government procurement assumptions and should not be compared directly with a private clinic price of ₱2,500–₱3,599.

PCV13 Price in the Philippines

Current private examples include:

• Hati — from ₱3,850
• VAXCEN Megamall via Hati — ₱4,430
• Juan Medical home vaccination — ₱5,199 before the home-service fee.

So a reasonable private budget from the current examples reviewed is approximately ₱3,850–₱5,400+ per dose depending on provider and whether administration is included.

PCV13 is a conjugate vaccine covering 13 pneumococcal serotypes. Do not assume that “13” versus “23” tells you which vaccine is clinically better for you. PCV and PPSV vaccines work differently and are used differently in vaccination schedules.

PCV15 Price

Current lower-priced private listings are around ₱3,850–₱3,900. Hati has listed PCV15 from about ₱3,850, while Hi-Precision’s current vaccine store has listed it around ₱3,900.

Under the DOH’s 2023 elderly vaccination guidance summarized in the government HTA, PCV15 followed by PPSV23 is one of the recognized options for older adults.

The timing between vaccines depends on the clinical situation. Don’t schedule the second vaccine yourself based only on a price article.

PCV20 Price

Current private prices include

• Hati — from ₱5,000
• VAXCEN Megamall — ₱5,500
• Southstar Drug Prevenar 20 — ₱5,475
• Juan Medical — ₱5,999, before its separate home-service fee.

That puts current published examples around ₱5,000–₱5,999 depending on provider.

The 2023 DOH Omnibus Health Guidelines summarized by the government HTA list PCV20 given alone as one option for older adults.

That means PCV20 can potentially involve one vaccine rather than a PCV15 + PPSV23 sequence—but the correct option still depends on your history and clinical situation.

One Shot or More Than One? This Changes the Total Cost

The vaccine price alone does not tell you your total vaccination cost. Current DOH elderly guidance summarized in the Philippine government assessment includes options such as:

• PCV20 alone;
• PCV15 followed by PPSV23;
• PCV13;
• PPSV23.

For price illustration only:

The ₱6,350 example simply adds ₱3,850 PCV15 plus ₱2,500 PPSV23. It does not include possible consultation or administration charges. More importantly, this table is not a recommendation to choose one vaccine schedule over another. The doctor should consider your previous vaccines, age and medical risks.

If you are updating your vaccination record, a tetanus shot may also be on the list. You can check the tetanus shot price.

Senior Citizens Get a 20% Discount and VAT Exemption on Pneumococcal Vaccines

If the free government vaccine is unavailable and you buy privately, senior-citizen benefits can reduce the cost.

RA 9994 specifically states that the senior citizen 20% discount and VAT exemption apply to medicines and drugs, including influenza and pneumococcal vaccines.

This is one of the clearer healthcare discount rules because pneumococcal vaccination is specifically named. Southstar Drug’s current Prevenar 20 listing also says qualified senior customers can claim the discount after submitting the required documentation.

The pharmacy says documents may include:

• Senior Citizen ID;
• booklet;
• valid prescription.

The discount is not automatically shown at checkout. So instead of calculating the final amount yourself, ask “What is my final senior-citizen price after the applicable discount and VAT exemption?”

Families usually plan vaccines together as one schedule. If the rotavirus vaccine is also due, you can check the rotavirus vaccine price in the Philippines.

PWDs May Also Qualify for the Medicine Discount

RA 10754 grants qualified persons with disabilities at least a 20% discount and VAT exemption, where applicable on the purchase of medicines in drugstores.

Southstar’s current pneumococcal vaccine product page likewise says qualified PWD customers can submit documentation for the applicable discount.

Bring the required:

• PWD ID;
• prescription;
• other pharmacy documentation.

Let the pharmacy calculate the final eligible price.

Vaccine-Only Price vs Administered Price

This is one of the biggest reasons pneumonia vaccine prices look inconsistent online.

Hi-Precision explicitly charges a separate ₱150 administration fee per vaccine/dose.

Juan Medical instead publishes a vaccine/home-vaccination rate plus a separate location-based service charge. So ask every provider, “Is this the vaccine-only price, or is administration already included?”

Can I Buy the Vaccine at a Drugstore and Bring It to a Clinic?

Possibly—but ask the clinic before buying it. Pneumococcal vaccines require appropriate refrigerated storage and handling.

Some clinics:

• accept patient-purchased vaccines;
• require proof of appropriate handling;
• or only administer vaccine supplied through their own stock.

Southstar sells Prevenar 20 as a prescription product. Hi-Precision requires a doctor’s prescription for administration of its vaccines. Do not buy a ₱5,000 refrigerated vaccine first and only afterward start searching for somebody willing to administer it.

Babies Can Get PCV Free Through Routine Immunization

The public pneumococcal program also matters to parents. In January 2026, the DOH reminded parents that infants aged 0–12 months can receive routine vaccines free at public primary-care facilities, including Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV).

Private pediatric prices can be much higher. Current Hati listings include:

• Pediatric PCV13 — from ₱4,430 per dose
• Pediatric PCV15 — ₱4,830 per dose.

Because childhood PCV involves a vaccination schedule, private doses can add up. Take your child’s immunization card to every visit so doses are not unnecessarily repeated.

Does the Pneumonia Vaccine Prevent Every Type of Pneumonia?

No. “Pneumonia vaccine” is the common term, but pneumococcal vaccine is more precise. These vaccines protect against disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or pneumococcus.

Pneumococcus can cause:

• pneumonia;
• meningitis;
• bloodstream infection;
• other invasive pneumococcal disease.

But pneumonia can also be caused by:

• viruses;
• other bacteria;
• other pathogens.

So receiving a pneumococcal vaccine does not mean you can never develop pneumonia.

How Expensive Can Pneumococcal Disease Be?

The government’s own economic assessment gives useful context. Using PhilHealth claims data from 2018–2024, the HTA found that among adults aged 60 and above included in its pneumococcal-disease analysis:

• median hospitalization cost — ₱107,790.96
• median PhilHealth-covered amount — ₱32,000
• median out-of-pocket cost — ₱74,120.60.

These numbers should not be interpreted as “Every pneumonia admission costs ₱107,791.”

The government analysis included pneumococcal-related illness categories such as pneumonia, septicemia and meningitis. But the data show why prevention can have a large financial impact for older adults.

Does PhilHealth Pay for a Private Pneumonia Vaccine?

Do not rely on old search results saying “PhilHealth pneumonia vaccine costs ₱600.” PhilHealth had an older pneumococcal vaccination initiative with a ₱600 member price through designated vaccination points.

That information is from more than a decade ago and is not an appropriate 2026 private-vaccine price. For seniors today, the more important public option is the current government pneumococcal vaccination program. Ask your local health facility first.

Does an HMO Cover Pneumonia Vaccination?

It depends on your exact HMO plan. A useful example is MediCard Standard. Its published benefits include routine immunization except for the cost of vaccines.

In other words, a plan may cover the medical service around immunization without paying for the actual vaccine product. Other employer or individual HMO plans can work differently. Ask, “Does my plan cover the pneumococcal vaccine itself, or only consultation and administration?” If authorization is required, get it before paying.

For broader HMO comparisons, see our Best HMO in the Philippines guide.

Bring Your Old Vaccination Card Before Paying for Another Dose

This can potentially save several thousand pesos. A patient’s next pneumococcal vaccine can depend on what was given previously.

For example, the recommendation for someone who has never been vaccinated may differ from the recommendation for someone who previously received PPSV23 or a conjugate vaccine.

Before paying, try to find:

• vaccination card;
• clinic record;
• old receipt;
• vaccine brand/name;
• approximate date.

Then tell your doctor exactly what you know. Do not simply buy another dose because you cannot remember when the last one was given.

What You May Actually Pay

These figures are budgeting examples, not quotes. Your actual bill may change because of:

• branch/provider;
• brand availability;
• consultation;
• administration;
• home service;
• prescription requirements;
• current promotions;
• senior/PWD benefits.

Before Paying, Ask These Four Questions

1. Which pneumococcal vaccine do I actually need?

PPSV23, PCV13, PCV15 or PCV20?

2. Have I already received one of these vaccines?

Bring your vaccination card if possible.

3. Is the quoted amount the total administered price?

Or is there a separate doctor’s fee or administration fee?

4. Can I get it free or discounted?

• public senior vaccination;
• routine infant immunization;
• senior discount;
• PWD discount;
• HMO benefit.

Those four questions are more useful than simply asking “Magkano ang pneumonia vaccine?”

So, How Much Is the Pneumonia Vaccine in the Philippines?

For private vaccination, current published prices suggest:

• PPSV23 / Pneumovax 23: ₱2,500–₱3,599
• PCV13 / Prevenar 13: ₱3,850–₱5,400+
• PCV15: around ₱3,850–₱3,900 at lower-priced current providers
• PCV20 / Prevenar 20: ₱5,000–₱5,999

But the best price may actually be ₱0.

If you are 60 or older, check the government vaccination program before paying privately. If the vaccine is for a baby, check routine public immunization first. And if you are paying privately, ask “Which vaccine do I need, and what is the total price after administration and any senior/PWD benefit?”

That is the number worth comparing.

How CareCost PH Checked These Prices

CareCost PH reviewed direct Philippine price and benefit information from:

• Hati Health partner clinics;
• Hi-Precision Diagnostics;
• Juan Medical;
• Southstar Drug.

Government vaccination policy was checked against:

• RA 9994;
• RA 10754;
• Department of Health senior-immunization guidance;
• the DOH’s January 2026 vaccination advisory;
• the Philippine Health Technology Assessment Council’s pneumococcal-vaccine assessment;
• the Secretary of Health’s June 2026 decision.

The HTA’s ₱675.06 government procurement price was included only as government-program context. It is not a private retail price.

CareCost PH also separated vaccine product price from clinic-administered price and home-service price because these are not directly comparable.

We did not combine PPSV23, PCV13, PCV15 and PCV20 into one misleading “average pneumonia vaccine price.”

Prices checked: October 5, 2026.

Medical note: This guide is for price comparison and cannot determine which pneumococcal vaccine or schedule is appropriate for you. Vaccine choice and timing should be confirmed with a qualified healthcare professional, particularly if you have chronic disease, an immune-system condition, or previous pneumococcal vaccination.