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A 25-year-old member asked:
Can you get pneumonia from a child who just got the prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) vaccine?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Robert Finkanswered
Pediatrics 49 years experience
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.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Mark Diamondanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Absolutely Not: The Prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) vaccine has no live components and can not give anyone or cause pneumonia.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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