Prevnar 13 Side Effects
Prevnar 13 | pneumococcal conjugate vaccine has been shown to cause side effects such as
- drowsiness
- temporary loss of appetite
- swelling, redness, or tenderness at point of injection
- mild fever
Warnings & Recalls for Prevnar 13
There are no voluntary recalls for this medication at this point in time.
Prevnar 13 Treatment and Use
Prevnar 13 | pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is a vaccine used to protect children against infections caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae. This particular strain of bacteria is resistant to a majority of older vaccinations, making Prevnar 13 the greatest line of defense against infections such as meningitis, pneumonia, and other invasive diseases.
Prevnar 13 is an intramuscular injection that has been approved for the use of children and adults over the age of 50. In children, Prevnar is injected at two months, four months, six months, and between 12 and 15 months of age.
Other Names for Prevnar 13
pneumococcal 13-valent conjugate vaccine
Lawsuits & Legal Information for Prevnar 13
Author:
Lainee Hooks
Posted on May 15, 2012
