Your baby needs all 4 doses of PREVNAR 20® on time to help get the most protection against invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD)
After the 4th dose, your baby’s immunity will be higher than it is after the 3rd dose. If your baby gets less than 4 doses, they may be at greater risk of developing IPD than if they had been fully vaccinated.
All 4 doses of PREVNAR 20 work with the body’s natural defenses to help your baby develop immunity to 20 strains of bacteria that cause IPD.
*May be given as early as 6 weeks of age.
†The 4th dose should be given when your child is
12-15 months of age and at least 2 months after
the 3rd dose.
Regularly scheduled checkups help keep your baby’s health on track
To be sure that you and your baby’s doctor have done what you can to help protect your baby, one of the best things you can do is go to all your baby’s checkups. When you miss checkups, you may miss important vaccinations against diseases like IPD.
Checkups

3 to 5 days

4 months

12 months

24 months

1 month

6 months

15 months

2 months

9 months

18 months

3 to 5 days

2 months

6 months

12 months

18 months

1 month

4 months

9 months

15 months

24 months

Well-child visits, or checkups, are key opportunities to:
Talk about your baby’s health and
development
Ask your baby's doctor any questions
you have
Make sure your baby’s vaccination
schedule is up to date
Even when your baby’s health seems to be fine, regular checkups during the first 2 years can help make sure your baby gets the recommended
Check your baby's vaccination record/card to see if they've gotten all 4 doses. If your baby's shots are not up to date, or you’re not sure, talk to your baby’s doctor right away.
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INDICATIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
INDICATIONS FOR PREVNAR 20®
Prevnar 20 is a vaccine approved for:
- the prevention of invasive disease caused by 20 Streptococcus pneumoniae strains (1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 8, 9V, 10A, 11A, 12F, 14, 15B, 18C, 19A, 19F, 22F, 23F, and 33F) in individuals 6 weeks and older.
- the prevention of otitis media (middle ear infection) caused by 7 of the 20 strains in individuals 6 weeks through 5 years.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR PREVNAR 20
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Prevnar 20 should not be given to anyone who has had a severe allergic reaction to any component of Prevnar 20 or to diphtheria toxoid. - Individuals with weakened immune systems may have a lower immune response. Safety data are not available for these groups.
- A temporary pause in breathing after getting the vaccine has been observed in some infants who
were born prematurely. For premature infants, talk to your healthcare provider about the infant's medical status when deciding to get vaccinated with
Prevnar 20 . - In individuals 2, 4, 6, and 12 through 15 months of age vaccinated with a 4-dose schedule, the most common side effects reported at a rate of >10% were irritability, pain at the injection site, drowsiness, decreased appetite, injection site redness, injection site swelling, and fever.
- In individuals 15 months through 17 years of age vaccinated with a single dose, the most common side effects reported at a rate of >10% were irritability, pain at the injection site, drowsiness, fatigue, muscle pain, decreased appetite, injection site swelling, injection site redness, headache, and fever.
- Ask your healthcare provider about the risks and benefits of
Prevnar 20 .
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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.
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