Pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine
Generic name: pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine [ NOO-moe-KOK-al-20-VAY-lent-KON-joo-gate-VAX-een ]
Brand name: Prevnar 20
Dosage form: intramuscular suspension (-)
Drug class:Bacterial vaccines
What is pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine?
Pneumococcal disease is a serious infection caused by a bacteria that can infect the sinuses, inner ear, lungs, blood, and brain. These conditions can be fatal.
Pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine is used in adults to help prevent disease caused by pneumococcal bacteria. This vaccine contains 20 different types of pneumococcal bacteria.
This vaccine helps your body develop immunity to the disease, but will not treat an active infection you already have.
Like any vaccine, pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine may not provide protection from disease in every person.
Warnings
You should not receive this vaccine if you ever had a severe allergic reaction to a pneumococcal or diphtheria toxoid vaccine.
Before taking this medicine
You should not receive this vaccine if you ever had a severe allergic reaction to a pneumococcal or diphtheria toxoid vaccine.
Tell the vaccination provider if you have:
a weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicine); or
if you are receiving radiation or chemotherapy.
You can still receive a vaccine if you have a minor cold. In the case of a more severe illness with a fever or any type of infection, wait until you get better before receiving this vaccine.
Tell the vaccination provider if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How should I take pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine?
This vaccine is given as an injection (shot) into a muscle.
Pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine is usually given as 1 shot.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine is used as a single dose and does not have a booster schedule.
What happens if I overdose?
An overdose of this vaccine is unlikely to occur.
What should I avoid while taking pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine?
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
Pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Keep track of all side effects you have. If you ever need another pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine, you will need to tell the vaccina...
