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Pneumococcal 23-ValPS Vaccine Uses This vaccine helps protect against serious infection (e.g., meningitis, bacteria in the blood) due to certain bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae). This vaccine is important for preventing infection in individuals at risk (e.g., those with heart disease, lung disease, liver disease, diabetes, alcoholism, spleen problems, sickle cell anemia, or HIV, or those living in a nursing home). Notes It is important to understand the risks and benefits of vaccinations. Discuss this with your doctor.Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the need for other vaccines to prevent possibly severe illness (e.g., flu shots).Make sure all of your doctors know you have received this vaccine. Make sure a note is placed in your medical record of having received this vaccine. Storage Refrigerate the vaccine between 36-46 degrees F (2-8 degrees C) away from light. Do not freeze. Discard any unused portion as directed. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. How To Use This vaccine is injected into a muscle or under the skin by a health care professional as directed by your doctor.Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration. If either is present, do not use the liquid.This vaccine should not be injected too deep under the skin (intradermally) or into a vein. Doing so may increase your risk of side effects. When injected into a muscle, this vaccine should be injected into the back of the upper arm or into the outside of the thigh.You may need to have another dose of vaccine if you are still at high risk for infection. This is especially true if you are younger than 65 years old when you receive the first dose of this vaccine. A second dose should not be given until 5 years after your first dose. Ask your doctor for more details.If you are receiving this vaccination before spleen surgery or before receiving cancer chemotherapy or other drugs that decrease your immune system function, it should be given at least 2 weeks before these procedures to be effective. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Side Effects Injection site reactions (e.g., pain, redness, swelling, hard lump), muscle/joint aches, or fever may occur. Ask your doctor whether you should take a fever/pain reducer (e.g., acetaminophen) to help treat these symptoms. Nausea and vomiting may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: unusual weakness, tingling/numbness of the hands/feet, easy bleeding/bruising, swollen glands.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.If you notice any other effects not listed, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Before using this vaccine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to the preservative phenol; or to latex or dry natural rubber in the vial stopper; or if you have any other allergies.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: your vaccination/immunization history, recent illness/fever.This vaccine is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years.During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose Not applicable. Drug Interactions Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin or heparins), cancer chemotherapy drugs, corticosteroids (e.g., dexamethasone, prednisone), drugs that weaken your immune system (e.g., cyclosporine, efalizumab, tacrolimus).

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