PULMOVAX 23 VACCINE contains Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Serotypes (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6B, 7F, 8, 9N, 9V, 10A, 11A, 12F, 14, 15B, 17F, 18C, 19F, 19A, 20, 22F, 23F, and 33F). It is used to manage the diseases caused by specific streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes in adults (above 50 years) and other individuals (above 2 years) who are at increased risk for pneumococcal disease. Pneumococcal disease is an infection caused by bacteria, namely Streptococcus pneumoniae or pneumococcus, in the ear, sinuses, lungs, membranes covering the brain, or bloodstream. It is characterised by symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, stiff neck, confusion, headache, chills, ear pain, sleeplessness, and irritability. PULMOVAX 23 VACCINE is not recommended for use if you are allergic to pneumococcal polysaccharide serotypes. It should be used with caution in patients with lung diseases (such as chronic pulmonary disease or compromised lung function), chronic liver disease, chronic kidney diseases, heart diseases (coronary vascular disease, congestive heart failure), or compromised cardiovascular (heart and vessel) function. PULMOVAX 23 VACCINE should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. It is not recommended for use in children (below 2 years). PULMOVAX 23 VACCINE should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years). Consult your doctor before receiving it. The common side effects associated with the use of PULMOVAX 23 VACCINE are headache, weakness, muscle pain, discoloration of the skin due to bleeding beneath the skin, itching, chills, and fever. Contact your doctor or a nearby hospital if any of the conditions worsens or persists.
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