Expert advice for Pneumovax 23 Injection
Tell your doctor if you have human immunodeficiency virus infection or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), sickle cell disease, kidney disease, history of organ or bone marrow transplant or are receiving chemotherapy. Tell your doctor if you are receiving chemotherapy. Ensure to inform your doctor if you have received a pneumococcal vaccine within the past 3 to 5 years as a second dose can be given 5 years after the first dose. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Do not take if allergic to pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine or any of its ingredients. Do not give to Children <2 years.
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Composition
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Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (25mcg) |
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Side Effect
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Common
Allergic reaction, Fever, Injection site redness, Rash, Soreness. |
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How to works
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How Pneumovax 23 Injection works
Pneumovax 23 Injection is a vaccine which helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections. |
