Younger adults can be at risk for pneumococcal pneumonia.
Younger
adults can
be at risk for
pneumococcal
pneumonia.
If you’re 19 or older, here are the facts.
If you’re 19 or older, here are the facts.
Certain conditions, including asthma, diabetes, COPD, or chronic heart disease, may increase the risk of pneumococcal pneumonia. Even if the condition is under control. This is because the immune system is weakened, making it harder for the body to fight off disease. The risk increases further with more than one condition.
Taking certain medicines that suppress the immune system may also increase the risk.
Did you know?
Getting pneumococcal pneumonia can actually worsen your chronic condition. Talk to your doctor for more information.
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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 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
- 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
.