Pneumococcal 7-Val Conj Vacc IM

Pneumococcal 7-Val Conj Vacc IM Uses

This vaccine helps protect young children (e.g., infants and toddlers) against serious infections (e.g., meningitis, pneumonia, chronic ear infections) due to certain bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae).

Though this vaccine may be used in children until the age of 9 years, another form of this vaccine should be used if the child is older than 2 years and has certain medical conditions (heart disease, lung disease, liver disease, diabetes, spleen problems, sickle cell anemia, HIV). Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

How To Use Pneumococcal 7-Val Conj Vacc IM

This vaccine is injected into a muscle by a health care professional as directed by your doctor. This vaccine should not be injected under the skin or into a vein. Doing so may increase the risk of side effects. Before using, shake the vaccine well. When injected into a muscle, this vaccine should be injected into the outside of the thigh in infants or into either the back of the upper arm or the outside of the thigh in toddlers.

The child may receive up to 4 injections. The number of injections that are given depends on the age of the child.

If the child is receiving this vaccination before spleen surgery or before receiving cancer chemotherapy or other drugs that decrease the immune system function, it should be given at least 2 weeks before these procedures to be effective. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Do not mix with other vaccines in the same syringe. After shaking, this vaccine is normally white in color. Before using, check this product visually for discoloration. If present, do not use the liquid.

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