The pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is primarily used to prevent invasive pneumococcal disease. This eMedTV page further explores the benefits of this vaccine, explains when children should get vaccinated, and lists possible side effects of the drug.
Common side effects of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine include vomiting, irritability, and fever. This eMedTV article lists other possible side effects of this vaccine, including rare but potentially serious problems that require medical attention.
The pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is approved to prevent certain ear infections and pneumococcal disease. This eMedTV resource covers the uses of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in more detail and explains how this particular vaccine works.
As this eMedTV page explains, although there is only one standard dose for the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, the vaccination schedule will vary. The vaccine is given as one to four doses, depending on the child's age at the first dose.
Anticoagulant medications and immunosuppressants may interfere with the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. This eMedTV Web page describes some of the problems that may occur as the result of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine drug interactions.
If your child has an immune-suppressing condition, pneumococcal conjugate vaccine may not be as effective. This eMedTV page lists other pneumococcal conjugate vaccine warnings and precautions, and offers information on who should not get vaccinated.
