Prevnar 20
Generic name:pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine [ NOO-moe-KOK-al-20-VAY-lent-KON-joo-gate-VAX-een ]
Drug class:Bacterial vaccines
What is Prevnar 20?
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.
Prevnar 20 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, Prevnar 20 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 Prevnar 20?
This vaccine is given as an injection (shot) into a muscle.
Prevnar 20 is usually given as 1 shot.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Prevnar 20 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 Prevnar 20?
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
Prevnar 20 side effects
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