PREVNAR 20® helps protect your baby against 5 more strains of the bacteria that cause invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD)*
*There are no studies that compare PREVNAR 20 to PCV15.
In babies, PREVNAR 20 helps protect against the most strains of bacteria that cause 
(in-vay-siv noo-mo-ca-cal disease) by covering 20 of the most common types of bacteria.
PREVNAR 20 also helps protect against 7 of the strains of bacteria that may cause middle ear infections—also called otitis media (o-ty-tis mee-dee-uh).
4 doses to help protect—every dose counts
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With protection against 20 strains of pneumococcal bacteria, PREVNAR 20 has the broadest strain protection available for your baby.
Your baby's doctor is there to help you, but you know your baby best. The doctor wants to hear your questions and thoughts about IPD, so you can continue to be your baby's best supporter.
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How to tell if your baby has been vaccinated against invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD)
Check your baby’s vaccination record/card. Here are some ways the pneumococcal vaccine might be listed:
Four doses of PREVNAR 20 are needed to help give your baby the most complete protection against IPD. See how many doses have been listed to make sure your baby is up to date.
Still not sure?
If you can’t tell, or you think your baby might be behind on doses, contact your baby’s doctor to ask if your baby has been vaccinated against IPD.
Most common side effects of PREVNAR 20
Any unwanted reactions that may be caused by a drug or vaccination.
Having concerns about side effects is natural. Here are the common ones that some children have experienced with PREVNAR 20.
- In individuals 2 months through 17 years of age, the most common side effects were irritability, pain at the injection site, drowsiness, decreased appetite, injection site redness, injection site swelling, and fever. Also, fatigue, muscle pain, and headache were common side effects in individuals 15 months through 17 years of age.
Talk to your baby’s doctor about any concerns you have about your baby getting the PREVNAR 20 vaccine.
Please see additional side effects and Important Safety Information.
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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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