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

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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.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Absolutely Not: The Prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) vaccine has no live components and can not give anyone or cause pneumonia.

Answered 6/30/2014

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