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Pneumococcal 13 valent Conjugate Vaccine
Information about Pneumococcal 13 valent Conjugate Vaccine
Pneumococcal 13 valent Conjugate Vaccine Uses
Pneumococcal 13 valent Conjugate Vaccine is used for prevention of pneumonia, meningitis, blood infection & ear infection.
How Pneumococcal 13 valent Conjugate Vaccine works
Pneumococcal 13 valent Conjugate Vaccine is a vaccine. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.
Common side effects of Pneumococcal 13 valent Conjugate Vaccine
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Decreased appetite, Fever, Rash, Irritability, Sleep deprivation, Hypersomnia (excessive sleepiness), Vomiting, Chills, Limitations of arm movement
Available Medicine for Pneumococcal 13 valent Conjugate Vaccine
Prevenar 13Pfizer Ltd
₹39911 variant(s)
Expert advice for Pneumococcal 13 valent Conjugate Vaccine
- Pneumococcal 13 valent Conjugate Vaccine is given to prevent invasive diseases caused by pneumococcal bacteria such as pneumonia, meningitis, ear, and blood infections.
- It is given as an injection into a muscle by your doctor or nurse.
- Inform your doctor if you or your child has an infection with high temperature, as vaccination may need to be delayed until recovery.
- It may cause fever, irritability, sleepiness, and reduced appetite. Inform your doctor if it does not go away or if the fever crosses 102 degrees Fahrenheit.