Pneumococcal Vaccine Polyvalent : Proper Use (Pneumovax 23, Pnu-Imune 23)

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Pneumococcal Vaccine Polyvalent (Systemic)

Brand Names : Pneumovax 23, Pnu-Imune 23

Pneumococcal Vaccine Polyvalent | Before Using | Proper Use | Side Effects

Proper Use of This Vaccine

Dosing - The dose of pneumococcal vaccine will be different for different patients. The following information includes only the average doses of pneumococcal vaccine.

For injection dosage form:
- For prevention of pneumococcal pneumonia:
  - Adults and children 2 years of age and older - One dose injected under the skin or into a muscle.
  - Children up to 2 years of age - Use is not recommended.

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