Szczepionka przeciwko pneumokokom
Objawy

Zakażenia pneumokokowe wywołane przez Streptococcus pneumoniae manifestują się różnorodnie w zależności od lokalizacji infekcji, obejmując zarówno łagodne, jak i inwazyjne formy choroby. Najczęstsze poważne postaci to zapalenie płuc z gorączką do 39,5°C, dreszczami, kaszlem z odkrztuszaniem plwociny, przyspieszonym oddechem i bólem w klatce piersiowej, zapalenie opon mózgowo-rdzeniowych objawiające się gorączką, silnym bólem głowy, sztywnością karku i fotofobią, oraz bakteriemia prowadząca do posocznicy z gorączką, dreszczami i zaburzeniami świadomości. Inwazyjne zakażenia pneumokokowe charakteryzują się wysoką śmiertelnością: zapalenie płuc i bakteriemia mogą osiągać wskaźniki śmiertelności odpowiednio do 25% i 15-60%, a zapalenie opon mózgowo-rdzeniowych około 3%. Mniej poważne infekcje, takie jak zapalenie ucha środkowego i zatok, przebiegają łagodniej i zwykle ustępują w ciągu tygodnia bez leczenia. Szczepienia przeciw pneumokokom, w tym PCV13, PCV15, PCV20, PCV21 oraz PPSV23 (PNEUMOVAX 23), znacząco zmniejszyły częstość inwazyjnych zakażeń, zwłaszcza u dzieci poniżej 5 roku życia, redukując zachorowalność nawet o 95-99%.

Objawy zakażenia pneumokokowego

Objawy zakażenia pneumokokowego (Streptococcus pneumoniae) mogą różnić się w zależności od lokalizacji infekcji w organizmie. Pneumokoki mogą powodować zarówno łagodne, jak i poważne, zagrażające życiu infekcje, które dotykają różnych części ciała12.

Zapalenie płuc

Najczęstszą poważną postacią zakażenia pneumokokowego jest zapalenie płuc, które może objawiać się123:

  • Wysoką gorączką, często powyżej 38°C, a nawet do 39,5°C
  • Dreszczami i potami
  • Kaszlem, czasem z odkrztuszaniem zielonkawej, żółtej lub nawet krwistej plwociny
  • Przyspieszonym, płytkim oddechem
  • Ostrym lub kłującym bólem w klatce piersiowej, nasilającym się podczas kaszlu lub głębokiego oddychania
  • Utratą apetytu, niskim poziomem energii i zmęczeniem
  • Dezorientacją, szczególnie u osób starszych

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Zapalenie opon mózgowo-rdzeniowych

Zapalenie opon mózgowo-rdzeniowych to stan zapalny błon otaczających mózg i rdzeń kręgowy. Objawy mogą obejmować12:

  • Gorączkę
  • Silny ból głowy
  • Sztywność karku
  • Nadwrażliwość na światło (fotofobia)
  • Dezorientację lub senność
  • Nudności i wymioty
  • Drgawki
  • U niemowląt: drażliwość, nietypowy płacz, odmowa przyjmowania pokarmu, wymioty, pusty wyraz twarzy i senność

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Bakteriemia i posocznica

Bakteriemia to zakażenie krwi, które może prowadzić do posocznicy – zagrażającej życiu odpowiedzi organizmu na infekcję. Objawy mogą obejmować12:

  • Gorączkę i dreszcze
  • Niską czujność (brak pełnej świadomości tego, co dzieje się dookoła)
  • Przyspieszony rytm serca lub niskie ciśnienie krwi
  • Dezorientację
  • Duszność
  • Silny ból lub dyskomfort

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Inne infekcje pneumokokowe

Pneumokoki mogą również powodować mniej poważne, ale częste infekcje, takie jak1:

Zapalenie ucha środkowego:

  • Zaczerwieniony, obrzęknięty bębenek
  • Ból ucha
  • Gorączka
  • Senność

Zapalenie zatok:

  • Nieprzyjemny zapach z ust
  • Kaszel
  • Ból lub ucisk w okolicy twarzy
  • Ból głowy
  • Spływanie wydzieliny po tylnej ścianie gardła
  • Katar lub zatkany nos
  • Ból gardła

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Progresja choroby

Zakażenie pneumokokowe może rozwijać się w różnym tempie i przebiegać z różną intensywnością w zależności od rodzaju infekcji i stanu zdrowia pacjenta1.

Okres inkubacji

W przypadku zapalenia płuc objawy najczęściej pojawiają się w ciągu 1-3 dni od ekspozycji na bakterie12. W zależności od rodzaju infekcji, objawy mogą pojawić się nagle w ciągu 24-48 godzin lub rozwijać się wolniej przez kilka dni3.

Przebieg choroby

Nieinwazyjne zakażenia pneumokokowe, takie jak zapalenie zatok czy oskrzeli, zwykle ustępują w ciągu tygodnia bez konieczności leczenia1. Jednak inwazyjne zakażenia pneumokokowe wymagają natychmiastowej interwencji medycznej2.

Objawy zapalenia płuc mogą utrzymywać się przez tydzień lub dłużej, a pacjent może wymagać hospitalizacji1. Pneumokokowe zapalenie płuc jest odpowiedzialne za 50% pozaszpitalnych zapaleń płuc i bakteriemii, gdzie ogólny wskaźnik śmiertelności może sięgać nawet 25%2.

W przypadku zapalenia opon mózgowo-rdzeniowych, około 3% pacjentów umiera, a trwałe uszkodzenie mózgu jest częstym powikłaniem12.

W przypadku bakteriemii wskaźnik śmiertelności wynosi około 15%, a u osób starszych może sięgać nawet 60%1.

Powikłania

Poważne zakażenia pneumokokowe mogą prowadzić do długotrwałych powikłań, nawet po ustąpieniu infekcji1:

  • Zapalenie płuc może prowadzić do trwałego uszkodzenia płuc
  • Zapalenie opon mózgowo-rdzeniowych może powodować trwałe skutki neurologiczne
  • W przypadku zapalenia płuc może dojść do gromadzenia się ropy nie tylko wewnątrz płuca, ale także między płucem a ścianą klatki piersiowej (ropniak opłucnej), co może prowadzić do ucisku i zapadnięcia się płuca2

Działanie szczepionki przeciwko pneumokokom

Szczepionka przeciwko pneumokokom pomaga chronić przed poważnymi chorobami, takimi jak zapalenie płuc i zapalenie opon mózgowo-rdzeniowych1. Zapewnia ochronę przed najczęstszymi i najpoważniejszymi typami tych infekcji, chociaż nadal istnieje niewielka szansa na zachorowanie2.

Początek ochrony

Po podaniu szczepionki przeciwko pneumokokom zwykle uzyskuje się pewną ochronę po około 3 tygodniach1. Większość dorosłych potrzebuje tylko 1 dawki szczepionki, aby uzyskać długoterminową ochronę. Większość niemowląt potrzebuje 2 dawek2.

U niemowląt ochrona po szczepieniu przeciwko pneumokokom utrzymuje się tylko przez kilka miesięcy, podczas gdy niemowlęta budują odporność na bakterie. Dlatego niemowlęta potrzebują wielu dawek szczepionki w odstępach kilku miesięcy1.

U dorosłych od jednej do trzech dawek szczepionki przeciwko pneumokokom prawdopodobnie wystarczy na całe życie2.

Skuteczność szczepionki

Szczepionka przeciwko pneumokokom obniża ryzyko zachorowania na zapalenie płuc. Jeśli mimo to dojdzie do zachorowania, szczepionka może złagodzić objawy i skrócić czas trwania choroby1.

Od czasu wprowadzenia szczepionek przeciwko pneumokokom w ramach Narodowego Programu Szczepień w 2005 roku, wskaźnik zachorowań na szczepy chorób pneumokokowych objętych szczepionkami znacznie się zmniejszył1.

Według CDC, wskaźniki inwazyjnej choroby pneumokokowej (IChP) u dzieci poniżej 5 roku życia zmniejszyły się o 95% od czasu wprowadzenia szczepionek PCV. Wskaźniki IChP u dorosłych również spadły po zaleceniu rutynowego szczepienia PCV dla dzieci2.

Po wprowadzeniu szczepionki wskaźniki inwazyjnych zakażeń pneumokokowych u dzieci poniżej 5 roku życia zmniejszyły się o 95% do 99%3.

Najczęstsze działania niepożądane szczepionki przeciwko pneumokokom

Najczęstsze działania niepożądane szczepionki przeciwko pneumokokom są zwykle łagodne i ustępują w ciągu kilku dni12. Reakcje te różnią się w zależności od wieku pacjenta i rodzaju podanej szczepionki.

Reakcje miejscowe

Najczęstsze reakcje miejscowe po szczepieniu przeciwko pneumokokom to12:

  • Ból, zaczerwienienie lub obrzęk w miejscu wstrzyknięcia
  • Ograniczone ruchy ramienia, w które wykonano zastrzyk
  • Stwardnienie lub guzek w miejscu wstrzyknięcia (który może utrzymywać się przez kilka tygodni i nie wymaga leczenia)3

W przypadku szczepionki PNEUMOVAX 23, ból/tkliwość/bolesność w miejscu wstrzyknięcia zgłasza około 60% pacjentów, obrzęk/stwardnienie około 20%, a zaczerwienienie około 16%4.

Reakcje ogólnoustrojowe

Najczęstsze ogólnoustrojowe działania niepożądane obejmują12:

  • Zmęczenie
  • Ból głowy
  • Dreszcze
  • Zmniejszony apetyt
  • Uogólniony ból mięśni
  • Ból stawów
  • Łagodna gorączka (powyżej 38°C)

U niemowląt i małych dzieci, najczęstsze działania niepożądane to12:

  • Drażliwość (nerwowość) – u około 70% dzieci
  • Senność lub zwiększona potrzeba snu – u około 60% dzieci
  • Spadek apetytu – u około 50% dzieci
  • Gorączka – u około 37% dzieci

Czas trwania działań niepożądanych

Działania niepożądane po szczepieniu przeciwko pneumokokom zwykle ustępują w ciągu 1-2 dni12. Łagodna gorączka i ból zwykle ustępują w ciągu 3 dni lub krócej34.

W przypadku niektórych szczepionek, takich jak VAXNEUVANCE, działania niepożądane zwykle utrzymują się około 3 dni lub krócej5.

Rzadkie działania niepożądane

Chociaż poważne działania niepożądane po szczepieniu przeciwko pneumokokom są rzadkie, mogą wystąpić w określonych okolicznościach1.

Ciężkie reakcje alergiczne

Bardzo rzadko mogą wystąpić ciężkie (anafilaktyczne) reakcje alergiczne po szczepieniu1. Ryzyko szacuje się na około 1 na milion dawek szczepionki przeciwko pneumokokom2. Objawy ciężkiej reakcji alergicznej mogą obejmować34:

  • Trudności w oddychaniu, świszczący oddech
  • Przyspieszony rytm serca
  • Uczucie oszołomienia lub wrażenie, że zaraz zemdlejesz
  • Lepka skóra
  • Niepokój lub uczucie przerażenia
  • Dezorientacja
  • Pokrzywka, obrzęk twarzy, warg lub języka

Objawy poważnej reakcji alergicznej zwykle występują krótko po otrzymaniu szczepionki12.

Inne rzadkie zdarzenia niepożądane

W bardzo rzadkich przypadkach po szczepieniu przeciwko pneumokokom zgłaszano inne poważne działania niepożądane1:

  • Poprzeczne zapalenie rdzenia (TM)
  • Drgawki
  • Zespół złożonego bólu regionalnego
  • Ogólnoustrojowa reakcja zapalna (SIRS)
  • Nietypowe zachowanie lub dezorientacja
  • Poważne uszkodzenie barku lub utrata ruchomości ramienia (SIRVA)
  • Zespół Guillaina-Barrégo
  • Omdlenie po wstrzyknięciu (omdlenie wazowagalne)
  • Przewlekła zapalna polineuropatia demielinizacyjna

Omdlenie może wystąpić po prawie wszystkich szczepionkach, w tym po szczepionkach przeciwko pneumokokom2. Szczególnie często zdarza się to u młodszych dzieci i nastolatków i może prowadzić do hospitalizacji w celu oceny lub z powodu urazu po epizodzie3.

Szczególne czynniki ryzyka

U wcześniaków, którzy otrzymali domięśniowe szczepionki, zgłaszano bezdech (tymczasowe zatrzymanie oddychania)1.

Młode dzieci mogą być narażone na zwiększone ryzyko drgawek gorączkowych po szczepionce przeciwko pneumokokom (PCV13), jeśli jest ona podawana jednocześnie z inaktywowaną szczepionką przeciw grypie2.

W badaniu bezpieczeństwa szczepionki drgawki gorączkowe występowały u około 1 na 83 000 do 1 na 6 000 dzieci, którym podano PCV13, oraz 1 na 21 000 do 1 na 2 000 tych, którym podano PCV13 i trójwalentną szczepionkę przeciw grypie w tym samym czasie3.

Reakcje zapalne po szczepieniu

W niektórych przypadkach po szczepieniu przeciwko pneumokokom mogą wystąpić silniejsze reakcje zapalne, które mogą być błędnie interpretowane jako zakażenie miejsca wstrzyknięcia1.

Reakcje przypominające zapalenie tkanki łącznej

W serii przypadków klinicznych opisano 5 dorosłych pacjentów, którzy otrzymali szczepionki przeciw grypie i pneumokokom (PS23) i doświadczyli reakcji podobnej do zapalenia tkanki łącznej, gorączki i leukocytozy w dniach po szczepieniu1.

Wszyscy pacjenci rozwinęli gorączkę powyżej 38,6°C w ciągu jednego dnia od otrzymania szczepionek przeciw grypie i pneumokokom. Najwyższa zgłoszona temperatura wynosiła 40,3°C2.

Wszyscy pacjenci doświadczyli zaczerwienienia, obrzęku i ucieplenia w miejscach wstrzyknięcia szczepionek przeciw pneumokokom i grypie3.

Ta odpowiedź zapalna opiera się na czasie wystąpienia objawów i leukocytozy. Ważne jest, aby zauważyć, że tych 5 pacjentów doświadczyło gorączki i objawów ogólnoustrojowych z miejscowym zaczerwienieniem w ciągu 24 godzin od podania PS23, a taki czas nie jest zgodny z wtórnym zakażeniem miejsca wstrzyknięcia1.

Pacjenci z podobnymi objawami mogą odnieść korzyść z objawowego leczenia doustnymi lekami przeciwzapalnymi i mogą uniknąć hospitalizacji i antybiotyków, jeśli ich objawy zostaną rozpoznane jako niezakaźna odpowiedź na szczepionkę PS232.

Reakcje po ponownym szczepieniu

Ponowne szczepienie szczepionką PPV23 może wywołać silne reakcje miejscowe, szczególnie jeśli jest podawane w ciągu 5 lat od poprzedniego wstrzyknięcia1.

Najczęstsze miejscowe działania niepożądane zgłaszane po ponownym szczepieniu szczepionką PNEUMOVAX 23 to ból/tkliwość/bolesność (77,2%), obrzęk (39,8%) i zaczerwienienie (34,5%)2.

W przypadku osób w wieku 65 lat lub starszych, częstość występowania reakcji w miejscu wstrzyknięcia była wyższa po ponownym szczepieniu (79,3%) niż po początkowym szczepieniu (52,9%). Odsetek pacjentów zgłaszających dyskomfort w miejscu wstrzyknięcia, który zakłócał lub uniemożliwiał zwykłą aktywność, lub stwardnienie w miejscu wstrzyknięcia o średnicy 4 cali, był wyższy po ponownym szczepieniu (30,6%) niż po początkowym szczepieniu (10,4%)3.

Postępowanie w przypadku działań niepożądanych

Większość działań niepożądanych po szczepieniu przeciwko pneumokokom ustępuje samoistnie i nie wymaga leczenia1. Jednak w przypadku utrzymujących się lub poważnych objawów należy skontaktować się z lekarzem2.

Kiedy szukać pomocy medycznej

Należy natychmiast skontaktować się z lekarzem lub szukać pomocy medycznej, jeśli po szczepieniu wystąpią następujące objawy12:

  • Reakcje alergiczne, takie jak wysypka skórna, świąd lub pokrzywka, obrzęk twarzy, warg lub języka
  • Problemy z oddychaniem
  • Dezorientacja
  • Szybkie lub nieregularne bicie serca
  • Gorączka powyżej 39°C
  • Drgawki
  • Nietypowe krwawienie lub siniaczenie
  • Nietypowa słabość mięśni

Jak wspomniano wcześniej, ciężkie reakcje alergiczne (anafilaksja) są bardzo rzadkie, ale wymagają natychmiastowej pomocy medycznej3.

Środki samoopieki

W przypadku łagodnych działań niepożądanych, takich jak ból lub dyskomfort w miejscu wstrzyknięcia, gorączka, ból głowy, ból mięśni lub stawów, można zastosować następujące środki1:

  • Paracetamol lub inne leki przeciwbólowe, aby złagodzić ból i obniżyć gorączkę
  • Zimne okłady w miejscu wstrzyknięcia, aby zmniejszyć obrzęk i ból
  • Picie dużej ilości płynów, aby zapobiec odwodnieniu w przypadku gorączki
  • Odpoczynek, aby pomóc organizmowi w regeneracji

Pacjenci z reakcjami podobnymi do tych opisanych w serii przypadków z objawami zapalnymi mogą odnieść korzyść z objawowego leczenia doustnymi lekami przeciwzapalnymi2.

Specjalne grupy pacjentów

Różne grupy wiekowe i osoby z określonymi schorzeniami mogą doświadczać różnych działań niepożądanych lub mogą wymagać szczególnej uwagi po szczepieniu przeciwko pneumokokom.

Niemowlęta i dzieci

U niemowląt i małych dzieci najczęstsze działania niepożądane po szczepieniu PCV13 to12:

  • Drażliwość lub nerwowość – u około 80% dzieci
  • Senność – u około 60% dzieci
  • Zaczerwienienie lub obrzęk w miejscu wstrzyknięcia – u około 50% dzieci
  • Spadek apetytu – u około 50% dzieci
  • Gorączka – u około 37% dzieci
  • Twardy, czerwony guzek w miejscu wstrzyknięcia – u około 33% dzieci

U niemowląt, które otrzymały szczepionkę PCV, obserwowano również bezdech (tymczasowe zatrzymanie oddychania)1.

Osoby starsze

U osób w wieku 65 lat lub starszych częstość występowania reakcji w miejscu wstrzyknięcia po ponownym szczepieniu szczepionką PNEUMOVAX 23 była wyższa (79,3%) niż po początkowym szczepieniu (52,9%)1.

Częstość występowania ogólnoustrojowych działań niepożądanych związanych ze szczepionką była również wyższa po ponownym szczepieniu (33,1%) niż po początkowym szczepieniu (21,7%) u osób w wieku 65 lat1.

Pacjenci z przewlekłymi schorzeniami

Osoby z przewlekłymi schorzeniami, takimi jak astma, przewlekła choroba płuc, przewlekła choroba serca czy cukrzyca, mogą być bardziej narażone na pneumokokowe zapalenie płuc1. Chociaż szczepionka przeciwko pneumokokom jest szczególnie zalecana dla tych osób, nie ma specyficznych danych dotyczących częstości występowania działań niepożądanych w tych grupach.

Pacjenci z ME/CFS (zespołem zmęczenia chronicznego) mogą obawiać się, że szczepienie może spowodować zaostrzenie ich objawów, jednak istnieją tylko nieliczne doniesienia o znaczących reakcjach w tej grupie1.

Porównanie różnych szczepionek przeciwko pneumokokom

Istnieje kilka typów szczepionek przeciwko pneumokokom, z różnymi profilami działań niepożądanych.

Szczepionki skoniugowane (PCV)

Szczepionki PCV (PCV13, PCV15, PCV20, PCV21) to skoniugowane szczepionki przeciwko pneumokokom, które mogą powodować następujące działania niepożądane12:

U dorosłych:

  • Zaczerwienienie, obrzęk lub ból w miejscu podania zastrzyku
  • Gorączka
  • Brak apetytu
  • Uczucie zmęczenia
  • Ból głowy
  • Ból mięśni lub stawów
  • Dreszcze

U dzieci:

  • Zaczerwienienie lub obrzęk w miejscu podania zastrzyku
  • Senność
  • Brak apetytu
  • Łagodna gorączka
  • Nerwowość

W badaniach klinicznych gorączka powyżej 38°C była zgłaszana z częstością 20-35% po każdej dawce w serii podstawowej, a niespecyficzne objawy, takie jak zmniejszony apetyt lub drażliwość, występują u nawet 80% osób, które otrzymały szczepionkę1.

Szczepionka polisacharydowa (PPSV23)

Szczepionka PPSV23 (PNEUMOVAX 23) może powodować następujące działania niepożądane1:

  • Zaczerwienienie, obrzęk lub ból w miejscu podania zastrzyku
  • Gorączka
  • Uczucie zmęczenia
  • Ból mięśni

Około 30-50% osób doświadcza zaczerwienienia lub bólu w miejscu podania zastrzyku. Mniej niż 1% osób rozwija gorączkę, bóle mięśni lub poważniejsze reakcje w miejscu wstrzyknięcia1.

Najczęstsze działania niepożądane zgłaszane po szczepieniu PNEUMOVAX 23 to ból/tkliwość/bolesność w miejscu wstrzyknięcia (60,0%), obrzęk/stwardnienie (20,3%), ból głowy (17,6%), zaczerwienienie (16,4%), astenia/zmęczenie (13,2%) i ból mięśni (11,9%)2.

Działanie niepożądane PCV (13, 15, 20, 21) PPSV23 (PNEUMOVAX 23)
Ból w miejscu wstrzyknięcia Bardzo często (>50%) Bardzo często (60%)
Obrzęk/stwardnienie Często (30%) Często (20,3%)
Zaczerwienienie Często (20%) Często (16,4%)
Gorączka Często (20-35%) Niezbyt często (<1%)
Drażliwość (u dzieci) Bardzo często (70-80%) Nie dotyczy
Senność (u dzieci) Bardzo często (60%) Nie dotyczy
Utrata apetytu Często (40-50%) Niezbyt często
Ból głowy Często Często (17,6%)
Ból mięśni Często Często (11,9%)
Zmęczenie Często Często (13,2%)

Podsumowanie

Szczepionka przeciwko pneumokokom jest skutecznym narzędziem w zapobieganiu zakażeniom pneumokokowym, które mogą prowadzić do poważnych chorób, takich jak zapalenie płuc, zapalenie opon mózgowo-rdzeniowych i bakteriemia1.

Większość osób, które otrzymują szczepionkę przeciwko pneumokokom, nie doświadcza poważnych problemów1. Najczęstsze działania niepożądane są łagodne i ustępują samoistnie w ciągu kilku dni2.

Typowe działania niepożądane obejmują ból, zaczerwienienie lub obrzęk w miejscu wstrzyknięcia, gorączkę, zmęczenie, ból głowy i ból mięśni lub stawów3.

Ciężkie działania niepożądane, takie jak ciężkie reakcje alergiczne, są bardzo rzadkie4. Jednak w przypadku wystąpienia objawów ciężkiej reakcji alergicznej, takich jak trudności w oddychaniu, obrzęk twarzy, warg lub języka, należy natychmiast szukać pomocy medycznej5.

Ważne jest, aby zgłaszać lekarzowi wszelkie działania niepożądane, które występują po otrzymaniu szczepionki, zwłaszcza jeśli są one długotrwałe lub poważne6.

Szczepienia przeciwko pneumokokom dają najlepszą ochronę przed zakażeniami pneumokokowymi7. W przypadku wątpliwości lub pytań dotyczących szczepionki przeciwko pneumokokom, zaleca się konsultację z lekarzem lub innym pracownikiem służby zdrowia.

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  1. 10.04.2026
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Materiały źródłowe

  • #1 Pneumococcal | HHS.govLock
    https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/pneumonia/index.html
    Pneumococcal disease is contagious, meaning it spreads from person to person. It can lead to different kinds of health problems — including serious infections in the lungs, lining of the brain and spinal cord, and blood. […] Pneumonia is a lung infection that can cause symptoms like: Fever and chills, Cough, Chest pain, Trouble breathing. […] Meningitis is inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord. It can cause symptoms like: Fever, Headache, Stiff neck, Increased sensitivity to light, Feeling confused. […] Bacteremia is an infection of the bloodstream that can cause symptoms like: Fever, Chills, Low alertness (not being fully aware of what’s happening around you). […] Sepsis is the body’s extreme reaction to an infection. It can cause symptoms like: Fast heart rate or low blood pressure, Fever, chills, or feeling very cold, Feeling confused, Shortness of breath, Severe pain or discomfort.
  • #1 Pneumococcal Disease and Vaccine | Washington State Department of Health
    https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/immunization/diseases-and-vaccines/pneumococcal-vaccine
    Symptoms depend on the part of the body that is infected. Symptoms for the three most common pneumococcal infections are listed below. […] In pneumococcal pneumonia, symptoms include: Fever and chills, Cough, Rapid breathing or difficulty breathing, Chest pain. […] In pneumococcal meningitis, symptoms include: Stiff neck, Fever, Headache, Eye sensitivity to light (photophobia), Confusion. […] In pneumococcal bacteremia, symptoms include: Fever, Chills, Low alertness. […] Mild infections […] Ear infection: A red, swollen ear drum, Ear pain, Fever, Sleepiness. […] Sinus Infection: Bad breath, Cough, Facial pain or pressure, Headache, Post-nasal drip (mucus dripping down the throat), Runny or stuffy nose, Sore throat. […] Most people do not have serious problems with pneumococcal vaccine. The most common side effects of PCV15, PCV20, and PCV21 vaccines include: Redness, swelling, pain or tenderness where the shot was given, Fever, Loss of appetite, Irritability, Feeling tired, Headache, Muscle aches or joint pain, Chills. […] Common side effects of PPSV23 vaccine include: Redness or pain where the shot was given, Feeling tired, Fever, Muscle aches. […] If these problems occur, they usually go away within about 2 days.
  • #1 Pneumococcal infections | NHS inform
    https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/pneumococcal-infections/
    The symptoms of a pneumococcal infection can vary, depending on the type of infection you have. Common symptoms include: […] Your symptoms will vary, depending on the type of pneumococcal infection you have. […] Some common symptoms include: a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or above, chills, sweats, aches and pains, headache, a general sense of feeling unwell. […] The most serious type of pneumococcal infection is bacterial meningitis, which requires immediate admission to hospital for emergency treatment. […] Bacterial meningitis has a number of early warning signs that can occur earlier than the other symptoms. […] If you have an invasive pneumococcal infection, such as pneumonia, a decision will be made about whether you are well enough to be treated at home or need to be admitted to hospital.
  • #1 Pneumococcal (19 Years and Older) – Traveler Summary – TripPrep.com
    https://tripprep.com/library/pneumococcal
    Symptoms include sudden onset of fever, chills, cough, difficulty or rapid breathing, and chest pain. […] Symptoms most commonly appear 1 to 3 days following exposure and include sudden onset of fever, chills, productive cough (with or without pus or blood-tinged sputum), and general discomfort. Chest pain, difficulty or rapid breathing, and shortness of breath may also occur. Fever, shortness of breath, or altered mental status may be the initial symptoms in the elderly. […] Persons who develop symptoms of pneumococcal disease should seek medical attention.
  • #1 Pneumococcal infections | NHS inform
    https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/pneumococcal-infections/
    Non-invasive pneumococcal infections, such as sinusitis or bronchitis, will usually clear up within a week without the need for treatment. […] The pneumococcal vaccine for babies is entirely safe, although around one baby in 10 will have some redness and swelling at the site of the injection, and symptoms of a mild fever. However, these side effects will pass quickly. […] After you’ve had the pneumo jab, you may experience some pain and inflammation at the site of the injection. This should last no longer than three days. Less commonly, some people report the symptoms of a mild fever. Again, this should pass quickly.
  • #1 Pneumococcal Pneumonia Symptoms and Impact | Know Pneumonia
    https://www.knowpneumonia.com/symptoms-and-impact
    Some symptoms appear suddenly and may include: High fever, up to 105F […] Symptoms can last for a week or longer. You could even end up in the hospital. […] That may put you at higher risk for pneumococcal pneumonia. You may also be at higher risk if you are living with chronic health conditions like asthma, chronic lung disease, chronic heart disease, or diabetes, among others.
  • #1 Pneumococcal disease | Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation | SKAI
    https://skai.org.au/childhood/diseases-and-vaccines/pneumococcal-disease
    About 60 per cent are drowsy or sleep more for a day or two afterwards. […] About 50 per cent of children get a sore, red spot at the injection site. […] About 39 per cent don’t eat as well in the days after getting the vaccine. […] About 37 per cent get a fever and about 5 per cent get a fever higher than 39 degrees in the day or two afterwards. […] About 33 per cent will get a hard, red lump at the injection site that lasts a few days or weeks. […] There are no known rare and/or serious side effects to the vaccine. […] Since pneumococcal vaccines were funded under the National Immunisation Program in 2005, the notification rate of the strains of pneumococcal disease covered by the vaccines have decreased substantially.
  • #1 Pneumococcal Vaccine Guide | Immunization Info
    https://immunizationinfo.com/pneumococcal/
    Bloodstream infections with pneumococcal bacteria can cause bacteremia (blood infection) and sepsis. There are around 12,000 cases of pneumococcal bacteremia every year in the U.S., with a fatality-rate of 15%. Up to 60% of cases are deadly in elderly people. The symptoms may include fever, chills, and low alertness. […] The incubation period depends on the type of infection, but it can be as short as 1-3 days for pneumococcal pneumonia (lung disease). […] The most common side effects of the pneumococcal vaccine PCV13 are mild. They include fussiness or irritability (80%), drowsiness (50%), temporary loss of appetite (50%), swelling where the shot was given (30%), mild fever (30%), and fever over 102°F (5%). […] The most common side effects of PPSV are redness or pain where the shot was given (30-50%). Fewer than 1% of people develop a fever, muscle aches, or more severe reactions at the injection site. Serious allergic reactions have been reported in very rare cases.
  • #1 Pneumococcal Vaccine 2025: Your Best Defence Against Pneumonia | NTUC Health Elderly Care
    https://ntuchealth.sg/elderly-care/resources/health-and-wellness/pneumococcal-vaccine
    Pneumococcal disease refers to a broad group of infections caused by the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. An infection can cause mild or serious symptoms. […] One of the most common types of IPD is pneumococcal pneumonia, a serious lung infection marked by persistent coughing, fever, chest pain, and breathing difficulties. […] Many of these conditions can result in severe long-term health complications, even after the infection clears. For instance, pneumonia can lead to permanent lung damage, while meningitis may cause lasting neurological effects. […] Vaccination against pneumococcal disease is safe, but it can sometimes cause minor side effects such as soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site, mild headache or fever, body aches, and fatigue. […] Severe allergic reactions to pneumococcal vaccines are rare but can occur. Symptoms may include difficulty breathing, swelling of the face and throat, dizziness, or hives. If you experience any of these symptoms after receiving the vaccine, seek medical attention promptly.
  • #1 Pneumococcal vaccine – NHS
    https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/pneumococcal-vaccine/
    The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against serious illnesses like pneumonia and meningitis. […] The most common side effects of the pneumococcal vaccine include: swelling or pain where the injection was given, a high temperature, feeling tired, loss of appetite. […] Babies and children may also feel a bit unwell and irritable. […] More serious side effects such as a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) are very rare and usually happen within minutes. […] Vaccination gives the best protection against pneumococcal infections. […] It helps protect against the most common and serious types of these infections, but there’s still a chance you might get a pneumococcal infection. […] You usually have some protection by about 3 weeks from when you had the vaccine. […] Most adults only need 1 dose of the vaccine for long-term protection. Most babies need 2 doses to protect them.
  • #1
    https://www.advocatehealth.com/health-services/primary-care/preventive-care/vaccinations/pneumococcal
    Pneumonia vaccine side effects are rare but do happen. Any side effects are typically mild and go away within one to two days. You or your child may experience pneumonia vaccine side effects such as: […] In infants, protection from the pneumococcal vaccine lasts only several months while babies build up immunity to the bacteria. Thats why babies need multiple doses of the pneumonia vaccine a few months apart. […] In adults, one to three doses of the pneumococcal vaccine will likely last the rest of your life. Your health care provider will let you know how many vaccine doses you need to stay protected.
  • #1 Pneumococcal Vaccine (Prevnar, Prevnar 13): Benefits
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/18213-pneumococcal-conjugate-vaccine-prevnar-13-suspension-for-injection
    The pneumococcal vaccine prevents pneumococcus bacterial infections. […] This vaccine will lower your chance of getting pneumonia. If you do get pneumonia, it can make your symptoms milder and your illness shorter. […] Mild fever and pain should go away in 3 days or less. Report any unusual symptoms to your doctor or health care professional. […] Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, breathing problems, confused, fast or irregular heartbeat, fever over 102 degrees F, seizures, unusual bleeding or bruising, unusual muscle weakness. […] Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): aches and pains, diarrhea, fever of 102 degrees F or less, headache, irritable, loss of appetite, pain, tender at site where injected, trouble sleeping.
  • #1 Pneumonia Vaccine Side Effects in Babies and Adults
    https://www.healthline.com/health/pneumonia-vaccine-side-effects
    Pneumococcal disease refers to a group of infections caused by pneumococcal bacterium. These infections can cause potentially serious illness in young children, older adults, and people with chronic conditions. […] Like all vaccines, the pneumococcal vaccine can have side effects. However, the side effects are usually mild and typically resolve in a few days. Depending on the vaccine thats administered, side effects can vary, but the most common side effects of the pneumococcal vaccine include: redness or pain at the site of the shot, mild fever, fatigue, headache. […] Mild side effects vary depending on which vaccine you receive. The side effects will usually go away within a few days. […] Possible side effects of the PCV13 vaccine include: redness or discoloration, pain, or swelling at the site of the shot, mild fever, chills, headache, drowsiness, decreased appetite, irritability.
  • #1 Pneumococcal Vaccine Safety | Vaccine Safety | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/vaccine-safety/vaccines/pneumococcal.html
    Common side effects reported after pneumococcal vaccination are mild and last for 1 or 2 days. These include: […] Severe allergic reactions following vaccination are rare but can be life threatening. If someone shows signs of a severe allergic reaction such as hives, swelling or difficulty breathing call 911 immediately. […] Very rarely, severe (anaphylactic) allergic reactions may occur after vaccination. […] Common adverse events reported with PCV13 included pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site; limited movement of the injected arm; tiredness; headache; chills; decreased appetite; generalized muscle pain; and joint pain. Adults who received PPSV23 experienced similar adverse events.
  • #1 Pneumonia Vaccine Side Effects in Babies and Adults
    https://www.healthline.com/health/pneumonia-vaccine-side-effects
    The possible side effects of the PPSV23 vaccine include: redness or discoloration, pain, or swelling at the site of the shot, mild fever, muscle aches and pains (myalgia), fatigue, headache. […] Sometimes an adult or child can have a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to the pneumococcal vaccine, but this is very rare. […] Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction typically occur shortly after receiving the vaccine. Severe symptoms can include: difficulty breathing, wheezing, rapid heart rate, feeling light-headed or as if you may faint, clammy skin, anxiety or a feeling of dread, confusion. […] Common side effects in babies following PCV13 vaccination can include: fussiness or irritability, tenderness, redness or discoloration, or swelling at the site of the shot, a decrease in appetite, disrupted sleep, sleepiness or drowsiness, mild fever.
  • #1 Pneumococcal Vaccination | Pneumococcal | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/pneumococcal/vaccines/index.html
    Pneumococcal disease is common in young children, but older adults are at greatest risk of serious illness and death. Pneumococcal vaccines help protect against pneumococcal infections, including invasive disease. […] Invasive disease means the bacteria invade parts of the body, such as blood, that are normally free from germs. Invasive disease is usually very serious and can sometimes result in death. […] Most people who get a pneumococcal vaccine don’t have any serious problems with it. Like with medicines, there is a chance of side effects with vaccines. These are usually mild and go away on their own within a few days, but serious reactions are possible. […] If these problems occur, they usually go away within about 2 days.
  • #1 Pneumonia Vaccine Side Effects in Babies and Adults
    https://www.healthline.com/health/pneumonia-vaccine-side-effects
    On very rare occasions, serious side effects can occur, such as high fever, convulsions, or a skin rash. Contact your childs pediatrician right away if you notice any of these symptoms. […] Side effects of the vaccine are often mild and resolve in a few days. In very rare cases, a severe allergic reaction may occur.
  • #1 What Are the Side Effects of the Pneumonia Vaccine? – Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates
    https://www.vaccineinjuryteam.com/blog/2023/december/what-are-the-side-effects-of-the-pneumonia-vacci/
    The pneumococcal conjugate vaccine has been a significant tool in preventing pneumococcal diseases in children and adults. […] However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has received reports of people experiencing life-threatening allergic reactions following a pneumococcal shot. […] While serious injuries linked to pneumonia vaccinations are rare, some individuals have been reported to experience life-threatening reactions after the shot. Some of these reactions include: Severe allergic reaction (Anaphylaxis), Transverse myelitis (TM), Seizures, Complex regional pain syndrome, Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), Unusual behavior or confusion, Severe injury in the shoulder or loss of arm movement (SIRVA), Guillain-Barr syndrome, Fainting following an injection (Syncope), Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy.
  • #1 Pneumococcal Vaccine Side Effects
    https://immunizationinfo.com/pneumococcal-vaccine-side-effects/
    Vaccines can cause a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. The risk is estimated at about 1 in a million doses of the pneumococcal vaccine. Symptoms may include swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, fast heartbeat, dizziness or weakness. […] Apnea (temporarily stop breathing) has been reported in some premature infants who received intramuscular vaccines. […] All vaccines that are injected with a needle into the shoulder can potentially cause a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), particularly if the needle is injected too high or too deep into the shoulder. SIRVA can cause chronic inflammation, pain, limited mobility, poor flexibility, and weakness.
  • #1 Systemic inflammatory reaction after pneumococcal vaccine
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5396240/
    Fever, leukocytosis, and large local reactions following the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PS23) have been described only in isolated case reports in the adult literature. […] This is a clinical case series of 5 adult patients who received the influenza and PS23 vaccines and experienced a cellulitis-like reaction, fever, and leukocytosis in the days following vaccination. […] This case series highlights potential side effects of the PS23 vaccine that are not well described in the adult literature. […] All 5 patients developed fever greater than 101.5 F within one day of receiving the influenza and PS23 vaccinations. […] The highest temperature reported was 104.5 F. […] All patients in this series experienced erythema, edema, and warmth of the pneumococcal and influenza injection sites.
  • #1 Systemic inflammatory reaction after pneumococcal vaccine
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5396240/
    All 5 patients sought care within 23 d of vaccination and 4 were admitted to the hospital for observation, with or without treatment of presumed cellulitis. […] The 5 patients in this series all had leukocytosis, fever, and large local inflammatory reactions following influenza and PS23 vaccinations. […] This inflammatory response hypothesis is based on the timing of symptoms and leukocytosis. […] It is important to note that the 5 patients in this series all experienced fever and systemic symptoms with local erythema within 24 h of PS23 administration, and this timing is not consistent with a secondary infection of the injection site. […] Patients with histories consistent with that highlighted in this series may benefit from symptomatic treatment with oral anti-inflammatories, and may avoid hospitalization and antibiotics if their symptoms are recognized as a noninfectious response to the PS23 vaccine.
  • #1 Pneumococcal Vaccine
    https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/hcpinfo/othervaccines/pneumo/
    Pneumococcal infection is responsible for 50% of community acquired pneumonia and bacteraemia where the overall mortality rate can be as high as 25%. It can also cause a wide variety of other infections including sinusitis, osteomyelitis, bronchitis and otitis media. […] In studies, most reactions after PCV13 were mild. They were similar to reactions reported after PCV7, which had been in use since 2000 in the US. Reported reactions varied by dose and age, but on average: About half of children were drowsy after the shot, had a temporary loss of appetite, or had redness or tenderness where the shot was given. About 1 out of 3 had swelling where the shot was given. About 1 out of 3 had a mild fever. […] The most commonly reported adverse reactions are localised redness and swelling at the injection site (10%). If the vaccine is administered intradermally then a severe local reaction may occur. […] Revaccination with PPV23 can produce severe local reactions especially if given within 5 years of previous injection.
  • #1 Pneumovax 23 (Pneumococcal Vaccine Polyvalent): Side Effects, Uses, Dosage, Interactions, Warnings
    https://www.rxlist.com/pneumovax-23-drug.htm
    The rate of systemic adverse reactions was similar among both initial vaccinees and revaccinees within each age group. The rate of vaccine-related systemic adverse reactions was higher following revaccination (33.1%) than following initial vaccination (21.7%) in subjects 65 years of age, and was similar following revaccination (37.5%) and initial vaccination (35.5%) in subjects 50-64 years of age. The most common systemic adverse reactions reported after PNEUMOVAX 23 were as follows: asthenia/fatigue, myalgia and headache.
  • #1 Pneumovax 23 (Pneumococcal Vaccine Polyvalent): Side Effects, Uses, Dosage, Interactions, Warnings
    https://www.rxlist.com/pneumovax-23-drug.htm
    The most common local adverse reactions reported at the injection site after initial vaccination with PNEUMOVAX 23 were pain/tenderness/soreness (60.0%), swelling/induration (20.3%), and erythema (16.4%). The most common systemic adverse experiences were headache (17.6%), asthenia/fatigue (13.2%), and myalgia (11.9%). […] The most common local adverse reactions reported at the injection site after revaccination with PNEUMOVAX 23 were pain/soreness/tenderness (77.2%), swelling (39.8%), and erythema (34.5%). The most common systemic adverse reactions with revaccination were headache (18.1%), asthenia/fatigue (17.9%), and myalgia (17.3%). […] For subjects aged 65 years or older, injection-site adverse reaction rate was higher following revaccination (79.3%) than following initial vaccination (52.9%). The proportion of subjects reporting injection site discomfort that interfered with or prevented usual activity or injection site induration 4 inches was higher following revaccination (30.6%) than following initial vaccination (10.4%). Injection site reactions typically resolved by 5 days following vaccination.
  • #1 Vaccines: Pneumococcal (Pneumonia) – The ME Association
    https://meassociation.org.uk/medical-matters/items/vaccines-pneumococcal-pneumonia-mecfs/
    I have been offered the pneumococcal vaccine by my GP as I am over 65. I have had mild to moderate ME/CFS for about 10 years. My immediate reaction was to say NO WAY, as I find any infection causes a crash that lasts for weeks. I also understand that vaccinations can sometimes trigger ME/CFS, or cause a relapse of existing ME/CFS. […] Healthy people do not appear to have any significant problems with side-effects from this vaccine. Minor side effects can include a mild fever and soreness and/or swelling at the injection site. Serious side-effects appear to be very rare. […] I only know of a small number of people with ME/CFS who have received the vaccination so far and we have not received any reports of significant reactions occurring. But that is no guarantee that you will not have any side-effects, or an exacerbation of your ME/CFS symptoms. If there are good indications for having this protection (and a pneumococcal infection would probably cause a significant relapse in ME/CFS), it is something that you should seriously consider and discuss with your GP.
  • #1 Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine: MedlinePlus Drug InformationLock
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a610017.html
    Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13, PCV15, PCV20, and PCV21) can prevent pneumococcal disease. […] Most 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. […] Redness, swelling, pain, or tenderness where the shot is given, and fever, loss of appetite, fussiness (irritability), feeling tired, headache, and chills can happen after pneumococcal conjugate vaccination. […] Young children may be at increased risk for seizures caused by fever after pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) if it is administered at the same time as inactivated influenza vaccine. […] An 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.
  • #1 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pneumococcal_conjugate_vaccine
    The most common side effects in children are decreased appetite, fever (only very common in children aged six weeks to five years), irritability, reactions at the site of injection (reddening or hardening of the skin, swelling, pain or tenderness), somnolence (sleepiness) and poor quality sleep.[13][20] […] In adults and the elderly, the most common side effects are decreased appetite, headaches, diarrhea, fever (only very common in adults aged 18 to 29 years), vomiting (only very common in adults aged 18 to 49 years), rash, reactions at the site of injection, limitation of arm movement, arthralgia and myalgia (joint and muscle pain), chills and fatigue.[13][20] […] Local reactions such as pain, swelling, or redness occur in up to 50% of those vaccinated with PCV13; of these, 8% are considered severe. Local reactions are more likely after the 4th dose than the earlier doses.[62] In clinical trials, fever greater than 100.4 F (38 C) was reported at a rate of 2435% following any dose in the primary series and nonspecific symptoms such as decreased appetite or irritability occur in up to 80% of recipients.[62] […] In a vaccine safety datalink study, febrile seizures occurred in roughly 1 in 83,000 to 1 in 6,000 children given PCV 13, and 1 in 21,000 to 1 in 2,000 of those who were given PCV13 and trivalent influenza vaccine at the same time.[62]
  • #1 Pneumococcal | HHS.govLock
    https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/pneumonia/index.html
    Side effects from pneumococcal vaccines are usually mild and go away in a few days. […] In adults, side effects of the PCV15 vaccine may include: Pain, swelling, or redness where the shot was given, Fever, Not feeling hungry, Feeling tired, Headache. […] Side effects in children may include: Redness or swelling where the shot was given, Drowsiness, Not wanting to eat, Mild fever, Fussing. […] Like any medicine, there’s a very small chance that pneumococcal vaccines could cause a serious reaction. Keep in mind that getting a pneumococcal vaccine is much safer than getting pneumococcal disease.
  • #2 Pneumococcal vaccine | NHS inform
    https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/vaccines/pneumococcal-vaccine/
    The pneumococcal vaccine provides some protection against illnesses caused by pneumococcal bacteria. […] After having the vaccine there may be side effects, but these are usually mild. […] Any reactions are generally minor and disappear within a few days. […] Some people may get some swelling and soreness around the site of the injection for a few days, or they might get a slight fever (temperature above 37.8C). Other side effects are very rare.
  • #2 Pneumococcal (19 Years and Older) – Traveler Summary – TripPrep.com
    https://tripprep.com/library/pneumococcal
    Symptoms include sudden onset of fever, chills, cough, difficulty or rapid breathing, and chest pain. […] Symptoms most commonly appear 1 to 3 days following exposure and include sudden onset of fever, chills, productive cough (with or without pus or blood-tinged sputum), and general discomfort. Chest pain, difficulty or rapid breathing, and shortness of breath may also occur. Fever, shortness of breath, or altered mental status may be the initial symptoms in the elderly. […] Persons who develop symptoms of pneumococcal disease should seek medical attention.
  • #2 Pneumococcal Vaccine Guide | Immunization Info
    https://immunizationinfo.com/pneumococcal/
    Pneumococcal disease is an infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, a bacteria also known as “pneumococcus.” The infection is usually mild, but it can cause very severe symptoms or death, especially in children under 5 years old. […] The symptoms depend on the part of the body that is infected, such as the lungs, brain, spinal cord, blood, or ears. […] The most common disease is pneumococcal pneumonia (lung infection). As many as 900,000 Americans get pneumococcal pneumonia every year in the U.S. The fatality-rate is 5-7%, but up to 50% in elderly people. The symptoms may include: Sudden fever, Shaking chills, Cough, Rapid breathing or difficult breathing, Chest pain, Weakness. […] Pneumococcal disease causes 50% of all cases of bacterial meningitis in the United States, or around 3,000 cases per year. Meningitis is an infection of the covering of the brain and spinal cord. The fatality-rate is around 10% and permanent brain damage is common. The symptoms may include: Stiff neck, Fever, Headache, Sensitivity to light, Confusion, Tiredness, Seizures, Coma, Low alertness and vomiting in babies.
  • #2 Pneumococcal | HHS.govLock
    https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/pneumonia/index.html
    Side effects from pneumococcal vaccines are usually mild and go away in a few days. […] In adults, side effects of the PCV15 vaccine may include: Pain, swelling, or redness where the shot was given, Fever, Not feeling hungry, Feeling tired, Headache. […] Side effects in children may include: Redness or swelling where the shot was given, Drowsiness, Not wanting to eat, Mild fever, Fussing. […] Like any medicine, there’s a very small chance that pneumococcal vaccines could cause a serious reaction. Keep in mind that getting a pneumococcal vaccine is much safer than getting pneumococcal disease.
  • #2 Pneumococcal Disease and Vaccine | Washington State Department of Health
    https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/immunization/diseases-and-vaccines/pneumococcal-vaccine
    Symptoms depend on the part of the body that is infected. Symptoms for the three most common pneumococcal infections are listed below. […] In pneumococcal pneumonia, symptoms include: Fever and chills, Cough, Rapid breathing or difficulty breathing, Chest pain. […] In pneumococcal meningitis, symptoms include: Stiff neck, Fever, Headache, Eye sensitivity to light (photophobia), Confusion. […] In pneumococcal bacteremia, symptoms include: Fever, Chills, Low alertness. […] Mild infections […] Ear infection: A red, swollen ear drum, Ear pain, Fever, Sleepiness. […] Sinus Infection: Bad breath, Cough, Facial pain or pressure, Headache, Post-nasal drip (mucus dripping down the throat), Runny or stuffy nose, Sore throat. […] Most people do not have serious problems with pneumococcal vaccine. The most common side effects of PCV15, PCV20, and PCV21 vaccines include: Redness, swelling, pain or tenderness where the shot was given, Fever, Loss of appetite, Irritability, Feeling tired, Headache, Muscle aches or joint pain, Chills. […] Common side effects of PPSV23 vaccine include: Redness or pain where the shot was given, Feeling tired, Fever, Muscle aches. […] If these problems occur, they usually go away within about 2 days.
  • #2 Pneumococcal Vaccine Guide | Immunization Info
    https://immunizationinfo.com/pneumococcal/
    Bloodstream infections with pneumococcal bacteria can cause bacteremia (blood infection) and sepsis. There are around 12,000 cases of pneumococcal bacteremia every year in the U.S., with a fatality-rate of 15%. Up to 60% of cases are deadly in elderly people. The symptoms may include fever, chills, and low alertness. […] The incubation period depends on the type of infection, but it can be as short as 1-3 days for pneumococcal pneumonia (lung disease). […] The most common side effects of the pneumococcal vaccine PCV13 are mild. They include fussiness or irritability (80%), drowsiness (50%), temporary loss of appetite (50%), swelling where the shot was given (30%), mild fever (30%), and fever over 102°F (5%). […] The most common side effects of PPSV are redness or pain where the shot was given (30-50%). Fewer than 1% of people develop a fever, muscle aches, or more severe reactions at the injection site. Serious allergic reactions have been reported in very rare cases.
  • #2 Pneumococcal infections | NHS inform
    https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/pneumococcal-infections/
    The symptoms of a pneumococcal infection can vary, depending on the type of infection you have. Common symptoms include: […] Your symptoms will vary, depending on the type of pneumococcal infection you have. […] Some common symptoms include: a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or above, chills, sweats, aches and pains, headache, a general sense of feeling unwell. […] The most serious type of pneumococcal infection is bacterial meningitis, which requires immediate admission to hospital for emergency treatment. […] Bacterial meningitis has a number of early warning signs that can occur earlier than the other symptoms. […] If you have an invasive pneumococcal infection, such as pneumonia, a decision will be made about whether you are well enough to be treated at home or need to be admitted to hospital.
  • #2 Pneumococcal Vaccine
    https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/hcpinfo/othervaccines/pneumo/
    Pneumococcal infection is responsible for 50% of community acquired pneumonia and bacteraemia where the overall mortality rate can be as high as 25%. It can also cause a wide variety of other infections including sinusitis, osteomyelitis, bronchitis and otitis media. […] In studies, most reactions after PCV13 were mild. They were similar to reactions reported after PCV7, which had been in use since 2000 in the US. Reported reactions varied by dose and age, but on average: About half of children were drowsy after the shot, had a temporary loss of appetite, or had redness or tenderness where the shot was given. About 1 out of 3 had swelling where the shot was given. About 1 out of 3 had a mild fever. […] The most commonly reported adverse reactions are localised redness and swelling at the injection site (10%). If the vaccine is administered intradermally then a severe local reaction may occur. […] Revaccination with PPV23 can produce severe local reactions especially if given within 5 years of previous injection.
  • #2 Pneumococcal: The Disease & Vaccines | Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
    https://www.chop.edu/vaccine-education-center/vaccine-details/pneumococcal-vaccine
    Infants and young children are at greatest risk of serious infection because they are unable to develop immunity to the sugar (or polysaccharide) that coats the bacteria, something that older children can do when they are more than 2 years of age. […] Children with pneumonia develop high fever, cough and rapid, difficult breathing. Sometimes the bacteria cause pus to accumulate not only inside the lung, but between the lung and the chest wall (called empyema). Empyema can compress and collapse the lung. Although the vast majority of children with pneumonia recover, the disease is occasionally fatal. […] After receiving the pneumococcal vaccine, people can experience pain or swelling where the shot was given, decreased appetite, irritability, headache or muscle aches. Some will experience a low-grade fever, but a few will develop a higher fever (more than 102 degrees Fahrenheit). […] Pneumonia – symptoms can include high fever, cough, and rapid, difficult breathing. […] Disease can be fatal.
  • #2 Pneumococcal vaccine – NHS
    https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/pneumococcal-vaccine/
    The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against serious illnesses like pneumonia and meningitis. […] The most common side effects of the pneumococcal vaccine include: swelling or pain where the injection was given, a high temperature, feeling tired, loss of appetite. […] Babies and children may also feel a bit unwell and irritable. […] More serious side effects such as a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) are very rare and usually happen within minutes. […] Vaccination gives the best protection against pneumococcal infections. […] It helps protect against the most common and serious types of these infections, but there’s still a chance you might get a pneumococcal infection. […] You usually have some protection by about 3 weeks from when you had the vaccine. […] Most adults only need 1 dose of the vaccine for long-term protection. Most babies need 2 doses to protect them.
  • #2
    https://www.advocatehealth.com/health-services/primary-care/preventive-care/vaccinations/pneumococcal
    Pneumonia vaccine side effects are rare but do happen. Any side effects are typically mild and go away within one to two days. You or your child may experience pneumonia vaccine side effects such as: […] In infants, protection from the pneumococcal vaccine lasts only several months while babies build up immunity to the bacteria. Thats why babies need multiple doses of the pneumonia vaccine a few months apart. […] In adults, one to three doses of the pneumococcal vaccine will likely last the rest of your life. Your health care provider will let you know how many vaccine doses you need to stay protected.
  • #2 LAC | DPH – Vaccine Preventable Disease Control Program
    http://ph.lacounty.gov/ip/diseases/pneumococcal/index.htm
    Strep pneumonia can cause: […] Common Side Effects from the Vaccine: Redness, swelling, pain, or tenderness where the shot is given, and fever, loss of appetite, fussiness (irritability), feeling tired, headache, muscle aches, joint pain, and chills can happen after pneumococcal conjugate vaccination. […] Pneumococcal vaccine recommendations have been updated as of June 27, 2024, to recommend PCV21 for adults. […] CDC estimates that rates of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) in children less than 5 years have decreased by 95% since the introduction of PCVs. Rates of IPD in adults also decreased after routine vaccination with PCV was recommended for children.
  • #2 Pneumonia Vaccine Side Effects in Babies and Adults
    https://www.healthline.com/health/pneumonia-vaccine-side-effects
    On very rare occasions, serious side effects can occur, such as high fever, convulsions, or a skin rash. Contact your childs pediatrician right away if you notice any of these symptoms. […] Side effects of the vaccine are often mild and resolve in a few days. In very rare cases, a severe allergic reaction may occur.
  • #2 Pneumonia Vaccine Side Effects in Babies and Adults
    https://www.healthline.com/health/pneumonia-vaccine-side-effects
    Pneumococcal disease refers to a group of infections caused by pneumococcal bacterium. These infections can cause potentially serious illness in young children, older adults, and people with chronic conditions. […] Like all vaccines, the pneumococcal vaccine can have side effects. However, the side effects are usually mild and typically resolve in a few days. Depending on the vaccine thats administered, side effects can vary, but the most common side effects of the pneumococcal vaccine include: redness or pain at the site of the shot, mild fever, fatigue, headache. […] Mild side effects vary depending on which vaccine you receive. The side effects will usually go away within a few days. […] Possible side effects of the PCV13 vaccine include: redness or discoloration, pain, or swelling at the site of the shot, mild fever, chills, headache, drowsiness, decreased appetite, irritability.
  • #2 Safety & Side Effects | PREVNAR 20® (Pneumococcal 20-valent Conjugate Vaccine)
    https://adult.prevnar20.com/safetyandsideeffects
    For adults, the most common side effects reported in clinical trials were: […] Pain at the injection site […] Muscle pain […] Fatigue […] Headache […] Joint pain. […] For adults under 60 years of age, swelling at the injection site was also common.
  • #2 Pneumococcal disease | Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation | SKAI
    https://skai.org.au/childhood/diseases-and-vaccines/pneumococcal-disease
    Pneumococcal disease can cause inflammation around the brain (meningitis), infection in the lungs (pneumonia), ear infections that can damage babies’ hearing, and other serious diseases. […] Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against pneumococcal disease. […] Pneumococcal disease is caused by pneumococcus bacteria (germs) and it can affect a number of different parts of the body. […] About 28 to 55 per cent of acute otitis media (middle-ear infection) is caused by pneumococcal disease. […] Pneumococcus can cause meningitis (infection of the brain lining) and pneumonia (lung infection). […] About 33 to 50 per cent of the people who are treated for pneumonia in hospital have pneumococcal disease. […] About 3 per cent of people who get pneumococcal-meningitis die. […] About 70 per cent of children who get a pneumococcal vaccine (13vPCV) are irritable (cranky or unsettled) for a day or two afterwards.
  • #2 Pneumococcal disease – immunisation | Better Health Channel
    https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/pneumococcal-disease-immunisation
    Pneumococcal immunisation is recommended for children, especially for babies. […] Serious reactions to the pneumococcal vaccines are rare. […] Serious side effects or allergic reactions to the pneumococcal vaccine are rare. […] Side effects from the vaccine are uncommon and usually mild, but may include: localized pain, redness and swelling at the injection site, occasionally, an injection-site lump (nodule) that may last many weeks (treatment is not needed), low-grade temperature (fever). […] Common side effects following immunisation are usually mild and temporary (occurring in the first few days after vaccination). […] There is a very small risk of a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to any vaccine.
  • #2 Pneumococcal Vaccine Side Effects
    https://immunizationinfo.com/pneumococcal-vaccine-side-effects/
    Vaccines can cause a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. The risk is estimated at about 1 in a million doses of the pneumococcal vaccine. Symptoms may include swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, fast heartbeat, dizziness or weakness. […] Apnea (temporarily stop breathing) has been reported in some premature infants who received intramuscular vaccines. […] All vaccines that are injected with a needle into the shoulder can potentially cause a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), particularly if the needle is injected too high or too deep into the shoulder. SIRVA can cause chronic inflammation, pain, limited mobility, poor flexibility, and weakness.
  • #2 Pneumococcal Vaccine
    https://www.healthhub.sg/a-z/medications/pneumococcal-vaccine
    Pneumococcal disease includes infection of the lungs (pneumonia), ear (otitis media), brain (meningitis), blood (bacteremia) and other serious infections. […] Symptoms of pneumococcal disease vary depending on the infected organ. It can range from low-grade fever, cough, earache and chest pain, to more serious symptoms such as confusion or severe headaches. […] Some common side effects of the pneumococcal vaccine include soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site, slight headache, body aches or tiredness, fever. These side effects usually go away on its own within 2 to 3 days. […] Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) are rare and can happen within minutes to a few hours after vaccination. The symptoms of a severe allergic reaction include one or more of the following: swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue, difficulty in breathing, itchy skin rashes over your whole body.
  • #2 Pneumonia Vaccine: Reactions and Side Effects Explained
    https://www.myvaccinelawyer.com/vaccine-injury-lawyer/resources/vaccine/pneumonia/
    Pneumonia vaccine side effects are a reality for many. […] Reactions to pneumonia shots are diverse and should be recognizable in order to take appropriate action if necessary. Pneumonia shot reactions come in many forms. […] The Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) has received reports of people fainting after nearly all vaccines, including the pneumococcal vaccines. […] It is important to be aware of the dangers of pneumonia vaccines. […] Pneumonia vaccine arm pain is probably the most common. Other Prevnar vaccine side effects consist of redness, swelling at the injection site, fever, loss of appetite, fussiness or irritability, fatigue, headache, and in some cases a serious allergic reaction. […] Side effects from pneumonia shots are possible thus it is important to be acutely aware of these.
  • #2 Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine: MedlinePlus Drug InformationLock
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a610017.html
    Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13, PCV15, PCV20, and PCV21) can prevent pneumococcal disease. […] Most 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. […] Redness, swelling, pain, or tenderness where the shot is given, and fever, loss of appetite, fussiness (irritability), feeling tired, headache, and chills can happen after pneumococcal conjugate vaccination. […] Young children may be at increased risk for seizures caused by fever after pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) if it is administered at the same time as inactivated influenza vaccine. […] An 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.
  • #2 Systemic inflammatory reaction after pneumococcal vaccine
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5396240/
    Fever, leukocytosis, and large local reactions following the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PS23) have been described only in isolated case reports in the adult literature. […] This is a clinical case series of 5 adult patients who received the influenza and PS23 vaccines and experienced a cellulitis-like reaction, fever, and leukocytosis in the days following vaccination. […] This case series highlights potential side effects of the PS23 vaccine that are not well described in the adult literature. […] All 5 patients developed fever greater than 101.5 F within one day of receiving the influenza and PS23 vaccinations. […] The highest temperature reported was 104.5 F. […] All patients in this series experienced erythema, edema, and warmth of the pneumococcal and influenza injection sites.
  • #2 Systemic inflammatory reaction after pneumococcal vaccine
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5396240/
    All 5 patients sought care within 23 d of vaccination and 4 were admitted to the hospital for observation, with or without treatment of presumed cellulitis. […] The 5 patients in this series all had leukocytosis, fever, and large local inflammatory reactions following influenza and PS23 vaccinations. […] This inflammatory response hypothesis is based on the timing of symptoms and leukocytosis. […] It is important to note that the 5 patients in this series all experienced fever and systemic symptoms with local erythema within 24 h of PS23 administration, and this timing is not consistent with a secondary infection of the injection site. […] Patients with histories consistent with that highlighted in this series may benefit from symptomatic treatment with oral anti-inflammatories, and may avoid hospitalization and antibiotics if their symptoms are recognized as a noninfectious response to the PS23 vaccine.
  • #2 Pneumovax 23 (Pneumococcal Vaccine Polyvalent): Side Effects, Uses, Dosage, Interactions, Warnings
    https://www.rxlist.com/pneumovax-23-drug.htm
    The most common local adverse reactions reported at the injection site after initial vaccination with PNEUMOVAX 23 were pain/tenderness/soreness (60.0%), swelling/induration (20.3%), and erythema (16.4%). The most common systemic adverse experiences were headache (17.6%), asthenia/fatigue (13.2%), and myalgia (11.9%). […] The most common local adverse reactions reported at the injection site after revaccination with PNEUMOVAX 23 were pain/soreness/tenderness (77.2%), swelling (39.8%), and erythema (34.5%). The most common systemic adverse reactions with revaccination were headache (18.1%), asthenia/fatigue (17.9%), and myalgia (17.3%). […] For subjects aged 65 years or older, injection-site adverse reaction rate was higher following revaccination (79.3%) than following initial vaccination (52.9%). The proportion of subjects reporting injection site discomfort that interfered with or prevented usual activity or injection site induration 4 inches was higher following revaccination (30.6%) than following initial vaccination (10.4%). Injection site reactions typically resolved by 5 days following vaccination.
  • #2 Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (Prevnar 20) Suspension for Injection
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/23884-pneumococcal-conjugate-vaccine-prevnar-20-suspension-for-injection
    Mild fever and pain should go away in 3 days or less. Report any unusual symptoms to your health care provider. […] Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions (skin rash, itching or hives; swelling of the face, lips, or tongue), confusion, fast, irregular heartbeat, fever over 102 degrees F, muscle weakness, seizures, trouble breathing, unusual bruising or bleeding. […] Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): fever of 102 degrees F or less, headache, joint pain, muscle cramps, pain, pain, tender at site where injected.
  • #2 Pneumovax 23 (Pneumococcal Vaccine Polyvalent): Side Effects, Uses, Dosage, Interactions, Warnings
    https://www.rxlist.com/pneumovax-23-drug.htm
    Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects: Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights; Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; and sudden dizziness, lightheartedness, or passing out; Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors. […] The most common adverse reactions, reported in 10% of subjects vaccinated with PNEUMOVAX 23 in clinical trials were: injection-site pain/soreness/tenderness (60.0%), injection-site swelling/induration (20.3%), headache (17.6%), injection-site erythema (16.4%), asthenia/fatigue (13.2%), and myalgia (11.9%).
  • #3 Learn More: Pneumococcal Vaccines for Older Adults | HealthInAging.org
    https://www.healthinaging.org/tools-and-tips/learn-more-pneumococcal-vaccines-older-adults
    Pneumococcal vaccines can help you avoid getting sick. […] Most people who get a pneumococcal vaccine do not have any serious problems with it. Most side effects are mild, meaning they do not affect daily activities. These side effects usually go away within about 2 days. […] Side effects following PCV15 or PCV20 can include: Redness, swelling, or pain where the shot was given, Fever, Loss of appetite, Irritability, Feeling tired, Headache, Muscle aches or joint pain, Chills. […] Side effects following PPSV23 can include: Redness, swelling, or pain where the shot was given, Pain, Feeling tired, Fever, Muscle aches. […] Symptoms can be mild, or severe enough for you to need hospitalization. These symptoms include: Coughing. Sometimes you can cough up greenish, yellow, or even bloody mucus, Fever, sweating, and chills, Rapid, shallow breathing, Sharp or stabbing chest pain that gets worse when you cough or breathe deeply, Loss of appetite, low energy, and fatigue, Confusion, especially in older adults. […] If you have any pneumonia symptoms, get medical help right away. Pneumonia can quickly become life threatening for older adultsespecially those with other health conditions or a weakened immune system.
  • #3 Pneumococcal infection – including symptoms, treatment and prevention | SA Health
    https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/infectious+diseases/pneumococcal+infection/pneumococcal+infection+-+including+symptoms+treatment+and+prevention
    Pneumococcal infections are caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae, also known as pneumococcus (plural pneumococci). Pneumococcal pneumonia is a serious infection of the lungs which can be fatal, especially in the elderly or infants. […] Symptoms of pneumococcal pneumonia may include: fever, chills and shaking, chest pain when breathing in or out, shortness of breath, cough, blood-stained or rusty sputum (phlegm), drowsiness (excessive sleepiness) or confusion are common symptoms in the elderly. […] People with pneumococcal meningitis often have: high fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea and vomiting, photophobia (discomfort when looking at light). The classic symptoms may be difficult to detect in infants and the child may only appear to be inactive, irritable, feeding poorly and may be vomiting.
  • #3 Pneumococcal Disease and Vaccine | Washington State Department of Health
    https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/immunization/diseases-and-vaccines/pneumococcal-vaccine
    Symptoms depend on the part of the body that is infected. Symptoms for the three most common pneumococcal infections are listed below. […] In pneumococcal pneumonia, symptoms include: Fever and chills, Cough, Rapid breathing or difficulty breathing, Chest pain. […] In pneumococcal meningitis, symptoms include: Stiff neck, Fever, Headache, Eye sensitivity to light (photophobia), Confusion. […] In pneumococcal bacteremia, symptoms include: Fever, Chills, Low alertness. […] Mild infections […] Ear infection: A red, swollen ear drum, Ear pain, Fever, Sleepiness. […] Sinus Infection: Bad breath, Cough, Facial pain or pressure, Headache, Post-nasal drip (mucus dripping down the throat), Runny or stuffy nose, Sore throat. […] Most people do not have serious problems with pneumococcal vaccine. The most common side effects of PCV15, PCV20, and PCV21 vaccines include: Redness, swelling, pain or tenderness where the shot was given, Fever, Loss of appetite, Irritability, Feeling tired, Headache, Muscle aches or joint pain, Chills. […] Common side effects of PPSV23 vaccine include: Redness or pain where the shot was given, Feeling tired, Fever, Muscle aches. […] If these problems occur, they usually go away within about 2 days.
  • #3 Pneumococcal vaccination – Thurleigh Road Practice
    https://practice365.co.uk/h85114/clinics-and-services/pneumococcal-vaccination/
    Pneumonia symptoms can develop suddenly over 24 to 48 hours, or they can come on more slowly over several days. According to the NHS common symptoms are: […] Less common symptoms include: […] Like all vaccines, pneumonia vaccines can cause some side effects. Most are mild and get better in a few days. Some patients dont have any side effects of the vaccine. […] The most common side effects are: […] Very rarely the vaccines may cause a severe allergic reaction. This would normally happen within minutes of receiving the vaccine.
  • #3 Why your baby will get the pneumococcal vaccine (PCV)
    https://www.babycenter.com/health/doctor-visits-and-vaccines/the-pneumococcal-vaccine_13782
    Pneumococcal infections can be very serious they include pneumonia, meningitis, and bacteremia (a blood infection), as well as usually less worrying ear infections and sinus infections. […] Symptoms of pneumococcal infection depend on which part of the body is infected. Pneumonia might cause chest pain, cough, and fever, for example, while meningitis in babies might result in poor feeding, low alertness and vomiting. […] Before the vaccine was routinely used (starting in 2000), pneumococcal infections caused more than 700 cases of meningitis, 13,000 blood infections, and 5 million ear infections in children younger than 5 every year, according to the CDC. About 200 children died of pneumococcal disease annually. […] After the vaccine was introduced, invasive pneumococcal rates of infection in children younger than 5 years decreased by 95% to 99%.
  • #3 Pneumococcal disease – immunisation | Better Health Channel
    https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/pneumococcal-disease-immunisation
    Pneumococcal immunisation is recommended for children, especially for babies. […] Serious reactions to the pneumococcal vaccines are rare. […] Serious side effects or allergic reactions to the pneumococcal vaccine are rare. […] Side effects from the vaccine are uncommon and usually mild, but may include: localized pain, redness and swelling at the injection site, occasionally, an injection-site lump (nodule) that may last many weeks (treatment is not needed), low-grade temperature (fever). […] Common side effects following immunisation are usually mild and temporary (occurring in the first few days after vaccination). […] There is a very small risk of a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to any vaccine.
  • #3 Pneumococcal Vaccine (Prevnar, Prevnar 13): Benefits
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/18213-pneumococcal-conjugate-vaccine-prevnar-13-suspension-for-injection
    The pneumococcal vaccine prevents pneumococcus bacterial infections. […] This vaccine will lower your chance of getting pneumonia. If you do get pneumonia, it can make your symptoms milder and your illness shorter. […] Mild fever and pain should go away in 3 days or less. Report any unusual symptoms to your doctor or health care professional. […] Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, breathing problems, confused, fast or irregular heartbeat, fever over 102 degrees F, seizures, unusual bleeding or bruising, unusual muscle weakness. […] Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): aches and pains, diarrhea, fever of 102 degrees F or less, headache, irritable, loss of appetite, pain, tender at site where injected, trouble sleeping.
  • #3 Pneumonia Vaccine Side Effects in Babies and Adults
    https://www.healthline.com/health/pneumonia-vaccine-side-effects
    The possible side effects of the PPSV23 vaccine include: redness or discoloration, pain, or swelling at the site of the shot, mild fever, muscle aches and pains (myalgia), fatigue, headache. […] Sometimes an adult or child can have a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to the pneumococcal vaccine, but this is very rare. […] Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction typically occur shortly after receiving the vaccine. Severe symptoms can include: difficulty breathing, wheezing, rapid heart rate, feeling light-headed or as if you may faint, clammy skin, anxiety or a feeling of dread, confusion. […] Common side effects in babies following PCV13 vaccination can include: fussiness or irritability, tenderness, redness or discoloration, or swelling at the site of the shot, a decrease in appetite, disrupted sleep, sleepiness or drowsiness, mild fever.
  • #3 Pneumonia Vaccine: Reactions and Side Effects Explained
    https://www.myvaccinelawyer.com/vaccine-injury-lawyer/resources/vaccine/pneumonia/
    Pneumococcal vaccine reactions come in different forms. […] Improper vaccine administration can allow for the needle to cause damage to the nerves, muscles and other subcutaneous soft tissue. […] One of the more common adverse reactions is Syncope. This is commonly seen among young children and adolescents and can result in hospitalizations for either evaluation or because of an injury after the episode. […] PCV 13 vaccine side effects are a reality. If you or a loved one has suffered an adverse reaction, illness, severe or mild Prevnar side effects, and/or a shoulder injury after receiving the pneumonia vaccine, you may qualify for compensation from a federal program called the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. […] In the wake of suffering damaging side effects such as difficulty breathing, rheumatoid arthritis, an anaphylactic reaction, development of a severe allergy, immune system failure, or a serious infection from the PPSV23 vaccine, PCV13, or the flu vaccine, you should immediately notify your doctor’s office.
  • #3 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pneumococcal_conjugate_vaccine
    The most common side effects in children are decreased appetite, fever (only very common in children aged six weeks to five years), irritability, reactions at the site of injection (reddening or hardening of the skin, swelling, pain or tenderness), somnolence (sleepiness) and poor quality sleep.[13][20] […] In adults and the elderly, the most common side effects are decreased appetite, headaches, diarrhea, fever (only very common in adults aged 18 to 29 years), vomiting (only very common in adults aged 18 to 49 years), rash, reactions at the site of injection, limitation of arm movement, arthralgia and myalgia (joint and muscle pain), chills and fatigue.[13][20] […] Local reactions such as pain, swelling, or redness occur in up to 50% of those vaccinated with PCV13; of these, 8% are considered severe. Local reactions are more likely after the 4th dose than the earlier doses.[62] In clinical trials, fever greater than 100.4 F (38 C) was reported at a rate of 2435% following any dose in the primary series and nonspecific symptoms such as decreased appetite or irritability occur in up to 80% of recipients.[62] […] In a vaccine safety datalink study, febrile seizures occurred in roughly 1 in 83,000 to 1 in 6,000 children given PCV 13, and 1 in 21,000 to 1 in 2,000 of those who were given PCV13 and trivalent influenza vaccine at the same time.[62]
  • #3 Systemic inflammatory reaction after pneumococcal vaccine
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5396240/
    Fever, leukocytosis, and large local reactions following the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PS23) have been described only in isolated case reports in the adult literature. […] This is a clinical case series of 5 adult patients who received the influenza and PS23 vaccines and experienced a cellulitis-like reaction, fever, and leukocytosis in the days following vaccination. […] This case series highlights potential side effects of the PS23 vaccine that are not well described in the adult literature. […] All 5 patients developed fever greater than 101.5 F within one day of receiving the influenza and PS23 vaccinations. […] The highest temperature reported was 104.5 F. […] All patients in this series experienced erythema, edema, and warmth of the pneumococcal and influenza injection sites.
  • #3 Pneumovax 23 (Pneumococcal Vaccine Polyvalent): Side Effects, Uses, Dosage, Interactions, Warnings
    https://www.rxlist.com/pneumovax-23-drug.htm
    The most common local adverse reactions reported at the injection site after initial vaccination with PNEUMOVAX 23 were pain/tenderness/soreness (60.0%), swelling/induration (20.3%), and erythema (16.4%). The most common systemic adverse experiences were headache (17.6%), asthenia/fatigue (13.2%), and myalgia (11.9%). […] The most common local adverse reactions reported at the injection site after revaccination with PNEUMOVAX 23 were pain/soreness/tenderness (77.2%), swelling (39.8%), and erythema (34.5%). The most common systemic adverse reactions with revaccination were headache (18.1%), asthenia/fatigue (17.9%), and myalgia (17.3%). […] For subjects aged 65 years or older, injection-site adverse reaction rate was higher following revaccination (79.3%) than following initial vaccination (52.9%). The proportion of subjects reporting injection site discomfort that interfered with or prevented usual activity or injection site induration 4 inches was higher following revaccination (30.6%) than following initial vaccination (10.4%). Injection site reactions typically resolved by 5 days following vaccination.
  • #3 Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine | HealthLink BC
    https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbc-files/pneumococcal-polysaccharide-vaccine
    Common reactions to the vaccine may include soreness, redness and swelling at the injection site. Low grade fever may also occur. These reactions are mild and generally last 1 to 2 days. […] It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine. There is an extremely rare possibility of a life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. This happens in less than 1 in a million people who get the vaccine. Symptoms may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. Always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider.
  • #3 Pneumonia Vaccine Side Effects in Babies and Adults
    https://www.healthline.com/health/pneumonia-vaccine-side-effects
    Pneumococcal disease refers to a group of infections caused by pneumococcal bacterium. These infections can cause potentially serious illness in young children, older adults, and people with chronic conditions. […] Like all vaccines, the pneumococcal vaccine can have side effects. However, the side effects are usually mild and typically resolve in a few days. Depending on the vaccine thats administered, side effects can vary, but the most common side effects of the pneumococcal vaccine include: redness or pain at the site of the shot, mild fever, fatigue, headache. […] Mild side effects vary depending on which vaccine you receive. The side effects will usually go away within a few days. […] Possible side effects of the PCV13 vaccine include: redness or discoloration, pain, or swelling at the site of the shot, mild fever, chills, headache, drowsiness, decreased appetite, irritability.
  • #4 Should I Get the Pneumococcal Vaccine? 5 Things to Know > News > Yale Medicine
    https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/should-i-get-the-pneumococcal-vaccine-5-things-to-know
    Anyone of any age can get pneumonia, a lower respiratory tract infection that causes coughing, fever, chest pain, and, in severe cases, breathing trouble, which can lead to the need for supplemental oxygen or even mechanical ventilation. […] The danger of any kind of pneumonia is that it makes the air sacs in one or both lungs fill up with fluid or pus, which can lead to breathing problems and, in the worst cases, respiratory failure. Typically, an infection first occurs in an individual’s nose, says Dr. Roberts. Some people are able to clear it, and they’re fine. But if not, the infection goes deeper, and the person experiences lower respiratory tract symptoms, such as cough, fever, chest pain, chills, and difficult or rapid breathing. […] If you do get pneumococcal pneumonia, it can be treated with antibiotics. But prevention is always better than treatment, Dr. Roberts says. S. pneumoniae is a different beast because it can lead to invasive disease really quickly. I’ve seen devastating complications where a person was sick and stayed home for three days before they finally came to the hospital, but complications had already occurred. This is all preventable with the pneumococcal vaccine.
  • #4 Pneumococcal Disease and Vaccine | Washington State Department of Health
    https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/immunization/diseases-and-vaccines/pneumococcal-vaccine
    Symptoms depend on the part of the body that is infected. Symptoms for the three most common pneumococcal infections are listed below. […] In pneumococcal pneumonia, symptoms include: Fever and chills, Cough, Rapid breathing or difficulty breathing, Chest pain. […] In pneumococcal meningitis, symptoms include: Stiff neck, Fever, Headache, Eye sensitivity to light (photophobia), Confusion. […] In pneumococcal bacteremia, symptoms include: Fever, Chills, Low alertness. […] Mild infections […] Ear infection: A red, swollen ear drum, Ear pain, Fever, Sleepiness. […] Sinus Infection: Bad breath, Cough, Facial pain or pressure, Headache, Post-nasal drip (mucus dripping down the throat), Runny or stuffy nose, Sore throat. […] Most people do not have serious problems with pneumococcal vaccine. The most common side effects of PCV15, PCV20, and PCV21 vaccines include: Redness, swelling, pain or tenderness where the shot was given, Fever, Loss of appetite, Irritability, Feeling tired, Headache, Muscle aches or joint pain, Chills. […] Common side effects of PPSV23 vaccine include: Redness or pain where the shot was given, Feeling tired, Fever, Muscle aches. […] If these problems occur, they usually go away within about 2 days.
  • #4 Pneumococcal Vaccine Guide | Immunization Info
    https://immunizationinfo.com/pneumococcal/
    Bloodstream infections with pneumococcal bacteria can cause bacteremia (blood infection) and sepsis. There are around 12,000 cases of pneumococcal bacteremia every year in the U.S., with a fatality-rate of 15%. Up to 60% of cases are deadly in elderly people. The symptoms may include fever, chills, and low alertness. […] The incubation period depends on the type of infection, but it can be as short as 1-3 days for pneumococcal pneumonia (lung disease). […] The most common side effects of the pneumococcal vaccine PCV13 are mild. They include fussiness or irritability (80%), drowsiness (50%), temporary loss of appetite (50%), swelling where the shot was given (30%), mild fever (30%), and fever over 102°F (5%). […] The most common side effects of PPSV are redness or pain where the shot was given (30-50%). Fewer than 1% of people develop a fever, muscle aches, or more severe reactions at the injection site. Serious allergic reactions have been reported in very rare cases.
  • #4 Pneumovax 23 (Pneumococcal Vaccine Polyvalent): Side Effects, Uses, Dosage, Interactions, Warnings
    https://www.rxlist.com/pneumovax-23-drug.htm
    Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects: Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights; Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; and sudden dizziness, lightheartedness, or passing out; Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors. […] The most common adverse reactions, reported in 10% of subjects vaccinated with PNEUMOVAX 23 in clinical trials were: injection-site pain/soreness/tenderness (60.0%), injection-site swelling/induration (20.3%), headache (17.6%), injection-site erythema (16.4%), asthenia/fatigue (13.2%), and myalgia (11.9%).
  • #4 Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (Prevnar 20) Suspension for Injection
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/23884-pneumococcal-conjugate-vaccine-prevnar-20-suspension-for-injection
    Mild fever and pain should go away in 3 days or less. Report any unusual symptoms to your health care provider. […] Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions (skin rash, itching or hives; swelling of the face, lips, or tongue), confusion, fast, irregular heartbeat, fever over 102 degrees F, muscle weakness, seizures, trouble breathing, unusual bruising or bleeding. […] Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): fever of 102 degrees F or less, headache, joint pain, muscle cramps, pain, pain, tender at site where injected.
  • #4 Pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine (intramuscular route) – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/pneumococcal-20-valent-conjugate-vaccine-intramuscular-route/description/drg-20516728
    Pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine is an active immunizing agent used to prevent infection caused by certain types of pneumococcal bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae). It works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the disease. […] Pneumococcal infection can cause serious problems, such as pneumonia (which affects the lungs), meningitis (which affects the brain), bacteremia (which is a severe infection in the blood). […] Be sure to notify your doctor of any side effects that occur after you receive this vaccine. […] This vaccine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, a fast heartbeat, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth after receiving the vaccine.
  • #4 Pneumococcal Vaccine Safety | Vaccine Safety | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/vaccine-safety/vaccines/pneumococcal.html
    Common side effects reported after pneumococcal vaccination are mild and last for 1 or 2 days. These include: […] Severe allergic reactions following vaccination are rare but can be life threatening. If someone shows signs of a severe allergic reaction such as hives, swelling or difficulty breathing call 911 immediately. […] Very rarely, severe (anaphylactic) allergic reactions may occur after vaccination. […] Common adverse events reported with PCV13 included pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site; limited movement of the injected arm; tiredness; headache; chills; decreased appetite; generalized muscle pain; and joint pain. Adults who received PPSV23 experienced similar adverse events.
  • #5 Learn More: Pneumococcal Vaccines for Older Adults | HealthInAging.org
    https://www.healthinaging.org/tools-and-tips/learn-more-pneumococcal-vaccines-older-adults
    Pneumococcal vaccines can help you avoid getting sick. […] Most people who get a pneumococcal vaccine do not have any serious problems with it. Most side effects are mild, meaning they do not affect daily activities. These side effects usually go away within about 2 days. […] Side effects following PCV15 or PCV20 can include: Redness, swelling, or pain where the shot was given, Fever, Loss of appetite, Irritability, Feeling tired, Headache, Muscle aches or joint pain, Chills. […] Side effects following PPSV23 can include: Redness, swelling, or pain where the shot was given, Pain, Feeling tired, Fever, Muscle aches. […] Symptoms can be mild, or severe enough for you to need hospitalization. These symptoms include: Coughing. Sometimes you can cough up greenish, yellow, or even bloody mucus, Fever, sweating, and chills, Rapid, shallow breathing, Sharp or stabbing chest pain that gets worse when you cough or breathe deeply, Loss of appetite, low energy, and fatigue, Confusion, especially in older adults. […] If you have any pneumonia symptoms, get medical help right away. Pneumonia can quickly become life threatening for older adultsespecially those with other health conditions or a weakened immune system.
  • #5 Possible Side Effects of VAXNEUVANCE® (Pneumococcal 15-valent Conjugate Vaccine)
    https://www.vaxneuvance.com/pediatrics/possible-side-effects/
    VAXNEUVANCE can cause some side effects after babies get their shot. If they do get side effects, you can expect them to last about 3 days or less. […] The most common side effects seen in children less than 2 years of age are fever; pain, redness, swelling, or a lump where your child got the injection. Your child may be more fussy than usual, more sleepy than usual, and eating less than usual. […] The most common side effects seen in children and adolescents 2 through 17 years of age are pain, swelling, redness or a lump where your child got the injection; muscle aches; feeling tired; and headache. […] After getting VAXNEUVANCE, tell your health care provider right away if your child has symptoms of an allergic reaction, which may include difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, hives, or rash. Also tell your health care provider if your child has any side effects that become bothersome or if any other unusual symptoms develop.
  • #5 Pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine (intramuscular route) – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/pneumococcal-20-valent-conjugate-vaccine-intramuscular-route/description/drg-20516728
    Pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine is an active immunizing agent used to prevent infection caused by certain types of pneumococcal bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae). It works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the disease. […] Pneumococcal infection can cause serious problems, such as pneumonia (which affects the lungs), meningitis (which affects the brain), bacteremia (which is a severe infection in the blood). […] Be sure to notify your doctor of any side effects that occur after you receive this vaccine. […] This vaccine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, a fast heartbeat, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth after receiving the vaccine.
  • #6 Pneumococcal Vaccine (Prevnar, Prevnar 13): Benefits
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/18213-pneumococcal-conjugate-vaccine-prevnar-13-suspension-for-injection
    The pneumococcal vaccine prevents pneumococcus bacterial infections. […] This vaccine will lower your chance of getting pneumonia. If you do get pneumonia, it can make your symptoms milder and your illness shorter. […] Mild fever and pain should go away in 3 days or less. Report any unusual symptoms to your doctor or health care professional. […] Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, breathing problems, confused, fast or irregular heartbeat, fever over 102 degrees F, seizures, unusual bleeding or bruising, unusual muscle weakness. […] Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): aches and pains, diarrhea, fever of 102 degrees F or less, headache, irritable, loss of appetite, pain, tender at site where injected, trouble sleeping.
  • #7 Pneumococcal vaccine – NHS
    https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/pneumococcal-vaccine/
    The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against serious illnesses like pneumonia and meningitis. […] The most common side effects of the pneumococcal vaccine include: swelling or pain where the injection was given, a high temperature, feeling tired, loss of appetite. […] Babies and children may also feel a bit unwell and irritable. […] More serious side effects such as a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) are very rare and usually happen within minutes. […] Vaccination gives the best protection against pneumococcal infections. […] It helps protect against the most common and serious types of these infections, but there’s still a chance you might get a pneumococcal infection. […] You usually have some protection by about 3 weeks from when you had the vaccine. […] Most adults only need 1 dose of the vaccine for long-term protection. Most babies need 2 doses to protect them.