pneumococcal capsular polysaccharide antigen serotype 8
SpainDrugs containing this active substance
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It is a vaccine that helps protect adults aged 18 and older against diseases caused by the pneumococcus bacteria, such as pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections.
Form: solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe
Manufacturer: Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
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It is a vaccine that helps protect adults and children from two years of age against serious infections caused by the pneumococcus bacteria, such as pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections.
Form: solution for injection in a pre-filled syringe
Manufacturer: Merck Sharp & Dohme De Espana S.A.
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What is Prevenar 20 used for?": "It is a vaccine that helps prevent diseases such as meningitis, sepsis or bacteremia (bacteria in the blood), pneumonia, and ear infections caused by 20 types of the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria.", "Who can receive Prevenar 20?": "It can be administered to children from 6 weeks to 18 years of age, as well as to adults over 18 years old.", "When should this medicine not be used?": "It should not be administered if you or your child are allergic to its components or to any other vaccine containing diphtheria toxoid.", "How should the vaccine be administered?": "A doctor or nurse must administer it via intramuscular injection in the arm or the thigh muscle (in the case of children).", "Can I take other medicines or vaccines at the same time?": "Children can receive it along with other pediatric vaccines at different injection sites. Adults can receive it at the same time as the influenza vaccine or the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, always at different injection sites.", "What side effects can Prevenar 20 cause?": "The most common side effects include pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site, fever, tiredness, headache, or muscle and joint aches. In children, irritability, sleepiness, or decreased appetite may also occur.", "What symptoms indicate a serious reaction?": "You must consult a doctor immediately if you notice swelling of the face, lips, mouth, or throat, or if you experience difficulty breathing or wheezing, as these could be signs of a serious allergic reaction.", "How should I store the vaccine?": "It must be stored in the refrigerator, between 2 °C and 8 °C, and must not be frozen."
Form: suspension for injection
Manufacturer: Pfizer Europe Ma Eeig