Prevnar 13

Preparation for Administration Since this product is a suspension containing an adjuvant, shake vigorously immediately prior to use to obtain a homogenous, white suspension in the vaccine container. Do not use the vaccine if it cannot be resuspended. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration [see Do not mix Prevnar 13 with other vaccines/products in the same syringe. Administration Information For intramuscular injection only. Each 0.5 mL dose is to be injected intramuscularly using a sterile needle attached to the supplied prefilled syringe. The preferred sites for injection are the anterolateral aspect of the thigh in infants and the deltoid muscle of the upper arm in toddlers, children and adults. The vaccine should not be injected in the gluteal area or areas where there may be a major nerve trunk and/or blood vessel. Vaccination Schedule for Infants and Toddlers Prevnar 13 is to be administered as a four-dose series at 2, 4, 6, and 12–15 months of age. Table 1: Vaccination Schedule for Infants and Toddlers Dose Dose 1 , Dose 2 Dose 3 Dose 4 Dose 1 may be given as early as 6 weeks of age. The recommended dosing interval is 4 to 8 weeks. The fourth dose should be administered at approximately 12–15 months of age, and at least 2 months after the third dose. Age at Dose 2 months 4 months 6 months 12–15 months Vaccination Schedule for Unvaccinated Children 7 Months Through 5 Years of Age For child...

Prevnar 13 Side Effects Generic name: pneumococcal 13-valent vaccine • • • Note: This document contains side effect information about pneumococcal 13-valent vaccine. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Prevnar 13. Applies to intramuscular suspension. Serious side effects of Prevnar 13 Along with its needed effects, pneumococcal 13-valent vaccine (the active ingredient contained in Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking pneumococcal 13-valent vaccine: More common • Rare • Chest • chills • coughing • difficult or labored breathing • difficulty with swallowing • • noisy breathing • • skin itching, rash, or redness • sneezing • • swelling of the face, throat, or tongue • tightness in the chest Incidence not known • Bladder pain • blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin • bloody or cloudy urine • bluish lips or skin • body aches or pain • choking • confusion • decreased urine output • • difficult, burning, or painful urination • dilated neck veins • ear congestion • extreme • fainting • frequent urge to urinate • general feeling of discomfort or illness • • • irregular breathing • • joint or muscle pain • large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs • lightheadedness • loss of appetite • loss of voice • lower back or side pain • muscle aches and pains • • • not breathing • puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around th...

Vaccines are used to boost your immune system and prevent many diseases, some of which are serious or life-threatening. Vaccines “teach“ your body how to defend itself when germs, such as viruses or bacteria, invade it. After exposure to the vaccine, your immune system learns to recognize and attack the viruses or bacteria if you are exposed to them later in life. As a result, you will not become ill. Or, if you do get the illness, you will likely have a milder infection. Vaccines are very safe and very effective at protecting against certain serious diseases. Why Get Vaccinated? Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine can prevent pneumococcal disease. Pneumococcal disease refers to any illness caused by pneumococcal bacteria. These bacteria can cause many types of illnesses, including pneumonia, which is an infection of the lungs. Pneumococcal bacteria are one of the most common causes of pneumonia. Besides pneumonia, pneumococcal bacteria can also cause: • Ear infections • Sinus infections • Meningitis (infection of the tissue covering the brain and spinal cord) • Bacteremia (infection of the blood) Anyone can get pneumococcal disease, but children under 2 years old, people with certain medical conditions or other risk factors, and adults 65 years or older are at the highest risk. Most pneumococcal infections are mild. However, some can result in long-term problems, such as brain damage or hearing loss. Meningitis, bacteremia, and pneumonia caused by pneumococcal disease can be f...