• Prevenar 13 Vaccine is used to prevent pneumonia, meningitis, blood and, ear infections
• The vaccine helps the body make its own antibodies which protects you against these diseases
• It only protects against disease caused by the thirteen strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria included in the vaccine
• Prevenar 13 Vaccine is given as an injection into a muscle by your doctor or nurse
• It should not be self-administered
• It is important that you receive all the doses of this vaccine to make it effective.
• Some common side effects of this vaccine include injection site reactions (such as pain, swelling, redness), irritability, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and sleepiness
• If these side effects persist or get worse, let your doctor know
• The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
• To ensure safety, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses
• You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking
• Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult and seek advice from their doctor before receiving the vaccine.

Uses of Prevenar 13 Vaccine

• In Prevention of pneumonia, meningitis, blood infection & ear infection Prevenar 13 Vaccine protects against 13 types of bacteria that cause pneumococcal disease
• Pneumococcal disease refers to any illness caused by pneumococcal bacteria such as ear infections, sinus infections, meningitis (infection of the tissue covering the brain and spinal cord), bacteremia (bloodstream infection), or pneumonia (lungs infection)
• Anyone can get pneumococcal disease, but children under 2 years of age, people with certain medical conditions, adults 65 years or older, and cigarette smokers are at the highest risk
• Most pneumococcal infections are mild
• However, some can be serious
• Keeping up to date with recommended vaccines is the best defense against pneumococcal disease.

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Frequestly asked Questions

How many doses of Prevenar 13 Vaccine are needed?

The dosage of Pneumococcal 13 valent Conjugate Vaccine depends on the age of the patient and whether the person is previously vaccinated or not. For infants, Prevenar 13 Vaccine is to be given as a four-dose schedule at 2, 4, 6, and 12–15 months of age. The first dose can be given as early as 6 weeks of age and after that, a gap of about 4 to 8 weeks is recommended between two doses. For adults, only one dose seems to be effective. However, consult your doctor for the exact dose and duration.

Can Prevenar 13 Vaccine be given subcutaneously?

No, this vaccine should not be given subcutaneously (beneath the skin). It should be given as an intramuscular injection. It should be injected in the front of the thigh in infants or in the muscle of the upper arm in children and adults by a trained healthcare professional.

Who should not get Prevenar 13 Vaccine?

Patients having a life-threatening allergic reaction with previous pneumococcal vaccination, earlier pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, or a vaccine containing diphtheria toxoid (for example, DTaP) should avoid taking this vaccine. Also, this medicine should not be given to patients who are allergic to any additional component of the pneumococcal vaccine. In conditions when a person is ill or unwell then vaccination should only be given after recovery from illness. Do consult your doctor before planning to take this vaccine and follow the instructions as directed.

Common and Known Side effects of Prevenar 13 Vaccine

• Sleepiness
• Injection site reactions (pain
• swelling
• redness)
• Decreased appetite
• Irritability
• Rash
• Sleep deprivation
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Hypersomnia (excessive sleepiness)
• Chills
• Limitations of arm movement