Side effect(s) of Pneumococcal Vaccine Polyvalent

Review the side-effects of Pneumococcal Vaccine Polyvalent as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   General - Weakness, uneasiness, fever, chills, pain, decreased limb mobility, swelling in the extremity.

   Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting.

   Blood - Lymph disease, decrease in white blood cells and platelets.

   Hypersensitivity - Anaphylactoid reactions.

   Musculoskeletal - Joint pain and inflammation, muscle pain.

   Central Nervous System - Headache, tingling, Guillain-Barre syndrome, febrile convulsions.

   Skin - Rash and hives.

   Investigations - Increased serum C-reactive protein.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Pneumococcal Vaccine Polyvalent

Pneumococcal Vaccine Polyvalent(Pneumovax) generic is an immunization vaccine, prescribed for vaccination against pneumococcal disease. It stimulates the body to make enough antibodies.