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Pulmovax 23 Vaccine
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Introduction
Pulmovax 23 Vaccine is a Pneumococcal Vaccine that is used to prevent disease; In both children (from 6 weeks to 17 years) and adults ( aged 18 years and older), this injection helps to protect against meningitis (inflammation around the brain and spinal cord), sepsis or bacteremia (bacteria in the bloodstream), pneumonia (lung infection), and ear infection caused by 13 different types of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. It makes the body produce antibodies to protect the body against the disease.
Do not take Pulmovax 23 Vaccine if you are allergic to the Pneumococcal vaccine or any other ingredients in this medicine or any other vaccine with diphtheria toxoid. Also, do not take it if you have a severe infection with a fever (over 38°C). Before starting the treatment, inform your doctor about present and past medical problems, breathing problems, bleeding, and bruising condition. Inform your doctor if you have a low resistance to the infection (weekend immune system or seizures.
Notify your doctor if your child is prematurely born (at or before 28 weeks of gestation). Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or think you might be pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not self-administer. A well-trained doctor should inject Pulmovax 23 Vaccine.
Uses
- Meningitis
- Pneumonia
- Sepsis or bacteremia
- Ear infection
How It Works
Pulmovax 23 Vaccine triggers the immune system to produce more antibodies that protect against infections.
Interaction of Pulmovax 23 Vaccine with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Pulmovax 23 Vaccine and can cause undesirable side effects.
Storage Conditions
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Store in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C).
- Do not freeze.
How to use Pulmovax 23 Vaccine
Pulmovax 23 Vaccine is administered into a muscle or deep under the skin. If this vaccine is recommended for you, it will be given by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. Your physician will choose the dosage and administration frequency based on the medical condition because it differs for each person.
A second dose of the Pulmovax 23 Vaccine is not usually given until at least three years after the first dose. Healthy people do not usually need a second dose; however, persons at increased risk of serious pneumococcal infection (such as those with no spleen or a spleen that does not work properly) may be recommended.
Safety Advice for Pulmovax 23mg Injection
Breast Feeding
It is unknown whether the ingredient of Pulmovax 23 Vaccine passes to the breast milk. Inform your doctor to get advice regarding breastfeeding.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether consuming alcohol while taking a Pulmovax 23 Vaccine is safe. Please speak with your physician
Liver
It is unknown whether Pulmovax 23 Vaccine is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any liver -related symptoms
Lungs
It is unknown whether Pulmovax 23 Vaccine is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.
Driving
It is unknown whether Pulmovax 23 Vaccine alters the ability to drive or operate the machine. Consult your doctor for more information. However, if you experience any side effects, avoid driving.
Pregnancy
Inform your medical professional if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby or breastfeeding. Ask for the suggestion before taking Pulmovax 23 Vaccine.
Side Effects of Pulmovax 23 Vaccine
Side Effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Although all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Difficulty in breathing
- Blue discoloration of lips or tongue
- Dizziness
- Fever
- Joint swelling
- Muscle pain
- Swelling of lips, tongue, throat, neck, hand, feet, or ankles
- Skin hives and rashes
Common
- Swelling and hardening at the injection site
- Soreness
- Pain
- Redness
Expert tips
Pneumococcal infection occurs in anyone but is most likely to occur in people who are elder or with spleen function problems, or who have lost the spleen and have a low resistance to infection due to prolonged illnesses or treatment. Seek the doctor’s advice before getting the injection. Inform your doctor if you consume any other medicine, including antibiotics. If you consume antibiotics before tha Pulmovax 23 Vaccine, it should not be stopped after the Vaccine. Contact your doctor instantly if you experience any side effects.
FAQs about Pulmovax 23mg Injection
Q1.
Which types of pneumonia will be protected by Pulmovax 23 Vaccine?
Pulmovax 23 Vaccine prevents the most common bacterial strains that cause pneumonia, such as Streptococcus pneumoniae. It does not protect against viral or other types of bacterial pneumonia.
Q2.
My mother is around 65 years old. Is she can get Pulmovax 23 Vaccine?
Yes, it is generally recommended for individuals aged 65 and above to receive Pulmovax 23 Vaccine. Pulmovax 23 Vaccine is particularly important for older adults as they are at an excessive risk of developing complications from pneumococcal pneumonia
Q3.
Can I take up Pulmovax 23 Vaccine along with other vaccines?
Yes, Pulmovax 23 Vaccine can typically be given alongside other injections.
Q4.
I already had the Pneumococcal vaccine for two years. Is that okay if I take up Pulmovax 23 Vaccine again?
Yes, getting another shot after a couple of years is totally alright. Pulmovax 23 Vaccine can protect against future infections and potentially prevent pneumonia-related complications.
Fact Box of Pulmovax 23 Vaccine
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Molecule Name: Pneumococcal Vaccine |
Therapeutic class: Anti-infection |
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Pharmacological class: Anti bacterial |
Indications: 1. Pneumonia 2. Sepsis or bacteremia 3. Ear infection 4. Meningitis |
References
- Merck Sharp & Dohme (UK) Limited, Electronic medicines compendium (EMC), [Revised on November 2022] [Accessed on 16th May 2023],Pneumovax 23 solution for injection in pre-filled syringe - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) (medicines.org.uk)
- Drug.com, [Accessed on 16th May 2023], https://www.drugs.com/history/prevnar-20.html
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, vaccine information statement, [Accessed on 16th May 2023], https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/pcv.pdf
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Written By
Aswini Priya Velmurugan
PG in Biotechnology
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Last updated : 31 Mar 2026 | 09:30 AM (IST)
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