People 65 or
older are at
increased risk.
People 65 or
older are at
increased risk.
Feeling healthy isn’t enough.
When it comes to pneumococcal pneumonia, feeling healthy isn’t enough.
Over time, your immune system naturally ages. And as it ages, it weakens. This makes it harder for your body to defend against potentially serious illnesses, like pneumococcal pneumonia.
People 65 or older are at an over ten times greater risk of being hospitalized with pneumococcal pneumonia, compared to adults younger than 50.
People 65 or older are at an over ten times greater risk of being hospitalized with pneumococcal pneumonia, compared to adults younger than 50.
If you’ve had pneumococcal pneumonia before, that doesn’t mean you’re in the clear.
If you’ve had pneumococcal pneumonia
before, that doesn’t mean you’re in the clear.
Even if you’ve had it in the past, you may still be at risk of catching it again.
Having certain chronic conditions may further increase your risk.
Having certain chronic conditions may further increase your risk.
Certain chronic conditions can weaken your immune system. See how your health conditions may affect your risk for pneumococcal pneumonia.
Adults 65+*
| Asthma |
| Chronic lung disease |
| Heart disease |
| Diabetes |
| Taking certain medicines that suppress the immune system |
| Chronic renal failure |
| Non-functioning spleen (asplenia) |
| HIV |
Asthma
|
Chronic lung disease
|
Heart disease
|
Diabetes
|
Taking certain medicines that suppress the immune system
|
Chronic renal failure
|
Non-functioning spleen (asplenia)
|
HIV
|
Prevnar 20 can help
protect you.
It was designed to help protect against 20 strains of the bacteria that cause pneumococcal pneumonia.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AND INDICATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
- Prevnar 20TM (Pneumococcal 20-valent Conjugate Vaccine) should not be given to anyone with a history of severe allergic reaction to any component of Prevnar 20 or to diphtheria toxoid
- Adults with weakened immune systems may have a lower response to Prevnar 20. Safety data are not available for these groups. Your healthcare provider can tell you if Prevnar 20 is right for you
- In adults 18 years of age and older, the most common side effects (>10%) were pain at the injection site, muscle pain, fatigue, headache, and joint pain. Additionally, injection site swelling was also common in adults 18 through 59 years of age
- Ask your healthcare provider about the risks and benefits of Prevnar 20. Only a healthcare provider can decide if Prevnar 20 is right for you
Please click here for Prevnar 20 Full Prescribing Information.
INDICATION FOR PREVNAR 20
- Prevnar 20 is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of pneumonia and invasive disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 8, 9V, 10A, 11A, 12F, 14, 15B, 18C, 19A, 19F, 22F, 23F, and 33F in adults 18 years of age and older
- The indication for preventing pneumonia caused by S. pneumoniae serotypes 8, 10A, 11A, 12F, 15B, 22F, and 33F is approved based on immune responses. Continued approval may depend on a supportive study
Patients should always ask their healthcare providers for medical advice about adverse events. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of vaccines to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Visit http://www.vaers.hhs.gov or call 1‐800‐822‐7967.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AND INDICATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
- Prevnar 20TM (Pneumococcal 20-valent Conjugate Vaccine) should not be given to anyone with a history of severe allergic reaction to any component of Prevnar 20 or to diphtheria toxoid
- Adults with weakened immune systems may have a lower response to Prevnar 20. Safety data are not available for these groups. Your healthcare provider can tell you if Prevnar 20 is right for you
- In adults 18 years of age and older, the most common side effects (>10%) were pain at the injection site, muscle pain, fatigue, and headache
- Ask your healthcare provider about the risks and benefits of Prevnar 20TM. Only a healthcare provider can decide if Prevnar 20 is right for you
Please click here for Prevnar 20 Full Prescribing Information.
INDICATION FOR PREVNAR 20
- Prevnar 20 is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of pneumonia and invasive disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 8, 9V, 10A, 11A, 12F, 14, 15B, 18C, 19A, 19F, 22F, 23F, and 33F in adults 18 years of age and older
- The indication for preventing pneumonia caused by S. pneumoniae serotypes 8, 10A, 11A, 12F, 15B, 22F, and 33F is approved based on immune responses. Continued approval may depend on a supportive study
- Prevnar 20TM is not 100% effective and will only help protect against the 20 strains included in the vaccine
Patients should always ask their healthcare providers for medical advice about adverse events. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of vaccines to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Visit http://www.vaers.hhs.gov or call 1‐800‐822‐7967.
