Identify product codes and reimbursement information. For children younger than 2 years old, another vaccine called Prevnar (pneumococcal conjugate vaccine [PCV] 7-valent) is used, usually given between the ages of 2 months and 15 months. You should not receive this vaccine if you have ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction to any pneumococcal polysaccharides vaccine. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
Do not administer PNEUMOVAX® 23 (Pneumococcal Vaccine Polyvalent) to individuals with a history of a hypersensitivity reaction to any component of the vaccine. Pneumococcal polysaccharides vaccine (PPSV) is used to prevent infection caused by pneumococcal bacteria. Pneumococcal polysaccharides vaccine (PPSV) is used to prevent infection caused by pneumococcal bacteria. PNEUMOVAX 23 is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of pneumococcal disease caused by the 23 serotypes contained in the vaccine (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6B, 7F, 8, 9N, 9V, 10A, 11A, 12F, 14, 15B, 17F, 18C, 19F, 19A, 20, 22F, 23F, and 33F). The timing of this vaccination is very important for it to be effective. Like any vaccine, PPSV may not provide protection from disease in every person. Pneumococcal disease is a serious infection caused by a bacteria. The timing and number of PPSV doses you receive will depend on whether you have any of these other conditions: cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma; a kidney condition called nephrotic syndrome; a history of organ or bone marrow transplant; if you have been using steroid medication for a long period of time; if you are scheduled to have your spleen removed (splenectomy); or. If you are receiving a repeat PPSV shot, be sure to tell your doctor if it has been less than 5 years since you last received a pneumococcal vaccine. Pneumococcal bacteria can infect the sinuses and inner ear. Pneumovax 23 (Pneumococcal Vaccine Polyvalent) is a sterile, liquid vaccine consisting of a mixture of purified capsular polysaccharides from Streptococcus pneumoniae types (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6B, 7F, 8, 9N, 9V, 10A, 11A, 12F, 14, 15B, 17F, 18C, 19F, 19A, 20, 22F, 23F, and 33F). Merck makes no representation with respect to the content of any non-Merck site. Select one or more newsletters to continue. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Available human data from clinical trials of PNEUMOVAX 23 in pregnancy have not established the presence or absence of a vaccine-associated risk. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. PNEUMOVAX 23 is recommended by the CDC for adults at greater risk for pneumococcal disease. PNEUMOVAX 23 is approved for use in persons 50 years of age or older and persons aged ≥2 years who are at increased risk for pneumococcal disease. You will receive this injection in a doctor's office or other clinic setting. If your doctor has prescribed an antibiotic (such as penicillin) to help prevent infection with pneumococcal bacteria, do not stop using the antibiotic after you receive the PPSV. Vaccines may be harmful to an unborn baby and generally should not be given to a pregnant woman. It is not known whether PPSV passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. It can also infect the lungs, blood, and brain and these conditions can be fatal. Before receiving this vaccine, tell the doctor about all other vaccines you have recently received. Copyright 1996-2018 Cerner Multum, Inc. Guide your vaccination process with ideas for improvement. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
PPSV works by exposing you to a small dose of the bacteria or a protein from the bacteria, which causes your body to develop immunity to the disease. PNEUMOVAX® 23 (Pneumococcal Vaccine Polyvalent) is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of pneumococcal disease caused by the 23 serotypes contained in the vaccine (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6B, 7F, 8, 9N, 9V, 10A, 11A, 12F, 14, 15B, 17F, 18C, 19F, 19A, 20, 22F, 23F, and 33F).