About pneumoco ccal vaccine
23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine
Used for
- Prevents invasive disease caused by covered pneumococcal types, including pneumonia and bloodstream infection.
- Used for eligible adults and certain children at increased risk.
Usual adult dose
One intramuscular dose; some people at increased risk may need a repeat dose after at least five years.
Usual dose in children
For children aged 2 years or older at increased risk: one dose; selected high-risk children may need a repeat after at least five years.
Common side effects
- Injection-site pain, redness, or swelling
- Mild fever
- Headache or tiredness
- Muscle aches
Important warnings
- Not for children under 2 years; it may not work well at that age.
- A severe allergic reaction to a prior dose or vaccine component is a contraindication.
- This vaccine does not protect against every pneumococcal type or prevent all pneumonia.
- Vaccination timing depends on other pneumococcal vaccines and medical risk factors.
Pregnancy
Safety information is limited; use during pregnancy is generally based on risk and vaccination guidance.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is not generally a reason to avoid vaccination.
Interactions
- Other pneumococcal vaccines can affect dose timing.
- Immunosuppressive treatments may reduce the immune response.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.