Question 1

what is the definition or description of: pneumococcal vaccine allergy?

Accepted Answer

Pneumococcal vaccine: An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  For potential adverse effects to Pneumococcal vaccine, see:  http://www.rxlist.com/pneumovax-23-side-effects-drug-center.htm

Question 2

hi. i have systematic lupus erythematosus but have not been on chronic medication of it for about 9 years and got a pneumococcal vaccine then too.corona- i feel fine but should i see a doctor to asses self quarantine opts or get another vaccination?

Accepted Answer

Pneumococcal vaccine: Prevent illness due to your chronic condition which fortunately seems to be stable by staying at home, working from home, washing your hands and avoiding contact with those who are ill. Another PCV vaccine is indicated, but please discuss with your PCP. 
If you develop symptoms, please notify your PCP and schedule an influenza and Coronavirus screening test.

Question 3

what happens if a child got 2 prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) vaccines between the age of 2-11 months old but then didn't follow up with the third?

Accepted Answer

Incomplete series: There is likelyhood that the degree of protection afforded by the vaccine will fade sooner. The 3rd could be completed even when delayed over a year.

Question 4

pneumococcal vaccine timing: how should pneumococcal conjugate 13 and pneumococcal polysaccharide 23 be given (order and wait)? pcv7 given as a child.

Accepted Answer

PCV13 followed by...: In general, healthy people (ask doctor at annual check-up for details) don't get pneumonia vaccines unless less than age 6 years, or past one's 65th birthday. People with certain types of health conditions can get 1 dose of PCV13, followed by a dose of PPSV23 after 8 weeks or longer. If a person got PPSV23 first, then wait at least 1 year before getting PCV13. Recommendations may vary by country.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of a reaction to pneumococcal vaccine?

Accepted Answer

See below:: Most reactions are mild and, on average, about half of the children are drowsy after the shot, have a temporary loss of appetite, or have redness or tenderness where the shot was given. About 1 out of 3 have swelling where the shot was given, about 1 of 3 have a mild fever, about 1 in 20 had a higher fever (over 102of), and about 8 out of 10 become fussy or irritable.

Question 6

how normal is it normal to have pain after a pneumococcal vaccine?

Accepted Answer

See below: Any vaccine can cause pain at the administration site.

Question 7

i'm allergic pneumovax, would i prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) 13?

Accepted Answer

In general, No: I matters what the details were of your allergy to Pneumovax, but generally if you had a severe reaction to the Pneumovax, most doctors would not recommend that you have the Prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) 13.  Perhaps you could give more complete details of your allergy to your present phsycian and therefor get his/hre advice on the matter.

Question 8

can you get pneumonia from a child who just got the prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) vaccine?

Accepted Answer

No: Prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) vaccine does not contain any live bacteria or viruses.  The vaccine can not cause pneumonia or infection in the person who was vaccinated or any contacts.  Prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) vaccine is very safe and effective.

Question 9

prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) 13 vaccine has diphtheria proteins in it.  does prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) 13 vaccine protect against pneumococcus and diphtheria?  thank-you!

Accepted Answer

No: The diphtheria proteins used for  PCV-13 (Prevnar) are not antigenic for diphtheria. That means they are not recognized by the body to produce an immune response.  They just help carry the pneumococcal proteins into the appropriate cells to create the immune response for the pneumococcal bacteria.

Question 10

i am  46 year old male with asthma.  my dr. suggest i get a pneumococcal vaccine.  pharmacy has prevnar 13 and pneumovax 23, what vaccine is better?

Accepted Answer

Pneumovax 23: Pneumovax 23 is the immunization for you. Prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) 13 is an immunization for primaryimmunization in children under 4 years of age. ;)

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What is the definition or description of: pneumococcal vaccine allergy?

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Hi. i have systematic lupus erythematosus but have not been on chronic medication of it for about 9 years and got a pneumococcal vaccine then too.corona- i feel fine but should i see a doctor to asses self quarantine opts or get another vaccination?

A member asked:

What happens if a child got 2 prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) vaccines between the age of 2-11 months old but then didn't follow up with the third?

A member asked:

Pneumococcal vaccine timing: how should pneumococcal conjugate 13 and pneumococcal polysaccharide 23 be given (order and wait)? pcv7 given as a child.

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What are the symptoms of a reaction to pneumococcal vaccine?

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How normal is it normal to have pain after a pneumococcal vaccine?

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I'm allergic pneumovax, would i prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) 13?

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Can you get pneumonia from a child who just got the prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) vaccine?

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Prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) 13 vaccine has diphtheria proteins in it. does prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) 13 vaccine protect against pneumococcus and diphtheria? thank-you!

A member asked:

I am 46 year old male with asthma. my dr. suggest i get a pneumococcal vaccine. pharmacy has prevnar 13 and pneumovax 23, what vaccine is better?

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