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\nCurrent Edition Date: 8/6/2021
\nPCV13 is also included in the combination vaccine VIS, Your Child\u2019s First Vaccines
\nPneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) can prevent pneumococcal disease.
\nPneumococcal disease refers to any illness caused by pneumococcal bacteria. These bacteria can cause many types of illnesses, including pneumonia, which is an infection of the lungs. Pneumococcal bacteria are one of the most common causes of pneumonia.
\nBesides pneumonia, pneumococcal bacteria can also cause:
\nAnyone can get pneumococcal disease, but children under 2 years old, people with certain medical conditions, adults 65 years or older, and cigarette smokers are at the highest risk.
\nMost pneumococcal infections are mild. However, some can result in long-term problems, such as brain damage or hearing loss. Meningitis, bacteremia, and pneumonia caused by pneumococcal disease can be fatal.
\nPCV13 protects against 13 types of bacteria that cause pneumococcal disease.
\nInfants and young children usually need 4 doses of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, at ages 2, 4, 6, and 12\u201315 months. Older children (through age 59 months) may be vaccinated if they did not receive the recommended doses.
\nA dose of PCV13 is also recommended for adults and children 6 years or older with certain medical conditions if they did not already receive PCV13.
\nThis vaccine may be given to healthy adults 65 years or older who did not already receive PCV13, based on discussions between the patient and health care provider.
\nTell your vaccination provider if the person getting the vaccine:
\nIn some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone PCV13 vaccination until a future visit.
\nPeople with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting PCV13.
\nYour health care provider can give you more information.
\nYoung children may be at increased risk for seizures caused by fever after PCV13 if it is administered at the same time as inactivated influenza vaccine. Ask your health care provider for more information.
\nPeople sometimes faint after medical procedures, including vaccination. Tell your provider if you feel dizzy or have vision changes or ringing in the ears.
\nAs with any medicine, there is a very remote chance of a vaccine causing a severe allergic reaction, other serious injury, or death.
\nAn allergic reaction could occur after the vaccinated person leaves the clinic. If you see signs of a severe allergic reaction (hives, swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat, dizziness, or weakness), call 9-1-1 and get the person to the nearest hospital.
\nFor other signs that concern you, call your health care provider.
\nAdverse reactions should be reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). Your health care provider will usually file this report, or you can do it yourself. Visit the VAERS websiteexternal icon or call 1-800-822-7967. VAERS is only for reporting reactions, and VAERS staff members do not give medical advice.
\nThe National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a federal program that was created to compensate people who may have been injured by certain vaccines. Claims regarding alleged injury or death due to vaccination have a time limit for filing, which may be as short as two years. Visit the VICPexternal icon website or call 1-800-338-2382 to learn about the program and about filing a claim.
\nMany Vaccine Information Statements are available in espa\u00f1ol and other languages. See http://www.immunize.org/visexternal icon.
\nVaccine Information Statement
PCV13 (8/6/21)
42 U.S.C. \u00a7 300aa-26
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Office Use Only
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