Prevnar 13

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Prevnar 13

Drug Info for prevnar 13

Why get vaccinated? Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13, PCV15, and PCV20) can prevent pneumococcal disease. Pneumococcal disease refers to any illness caused by pneumococcal bacteria. These bacteria can cause many types of illnesses, including pneumonia, which is an infection of the lungs. Pneumococcal bacteria are one of the most common causes of pneumonia. Besides pneumonia, pneumococcal bacteria can also cause: Ear infections Sinus infections Meningitis (infection of the tissue covering the brain and spinal cord) Bacteremia (infection of the blood) Anyone can get pneumococcal disease, but children under 2 years of age, people with certain medical conditions, and adults 65 years and older are at the highest risk. Most pneumococcal infections are mild. However, some can result in long-term problems, such as brain damage or hearing loss. Meningitis, bacteremia, and pneumonia caused by pneumococcal disease can be fatal.

  • Prevnar 13
  • Injectable
  • By injection

Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine. This vaccine is usually given as a shot into a muscle in the thigh or upper arm.

It is very important for your child to receive all of the shots for the vaccine.

Missed dose: This vaccine must be given on a fixed schedule. If your child misses a dose, call your child€™s doctor for another appointment.

The vaccine schedule is different for different people. Tell your doctor if your child was born prematurely. Children who were premature may need to follow a different schedule.Children younger than 6 years of age: This vaccine is usually given as 3 or 4 separate shots over several months. Your child's doctor will tell you how many shots are needed and when to come back for the next one.Children older than 6 years of age: This vaccine is given as a single shot. If your child recently received another pneumonia vaccine, this one should be given at least 8 weeks later.Adults older than 18 years of age: This vaccine is given as a single dose.

This vaccine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to pneumococcal or diphtheria vaccine.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Tell your doctor if you have a weak immune system. You may not be fully protected by this vaccine.

Some foods and medicines can affect how this vaccine works. Tell your doctor if you are receiving a treatment or medicine that causes a weak immune system. This includes radiation treatment, steroid medicine (including hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone), or cancer medicine.

Tell your doctor if you have a weak immune system. You may not be fully protected by this vaccine.

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
  • High fever
  • Mild skin rash
  • Pain, burning, redness, or swelling where the shot was given
  • Poor appetite
  • Sleep changes
  • Poor appetite
  • Joint or muscle pain
  • Sleep changes
  • Mild skin rash
  • Crying, irritability, or fussiness
  • Pain, burning, redness, or swelling where the shot was given