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Vaxneuvance is the brand name for a pneumococcal 15-valent conjugate vaccine intramuscular injection.

Vaxneuvance is available as a single-dose prefilled syringe for intramuscular injection.

Vaxneuvance is a vaccine and is used to prevent pneumococcal infections in children and adults.

Vaxneuvance is a vaccine that protects you against pneumococcal disease, an infection caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae (also known as “pneumococcus”). This bacteria can infect many parts of the body and cause serious problems. It also can protect you against 15 types of Streptococcus pneumoniae. It helps your body’s immune system make antibodies that will attack the bacteria if it ever infects your body.

Vaxneuvance is typically dosed as follows:

• Infants and toddlers: Vaxneuvance is typically administered as a four-dose series at ages 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and 12 to 15 months. Each dose is 1 injection (0.5 mL) into the muscle
• Children ages 7 months to less than 18 years: If your child hasn’t received Vaxneuvance in the past, your child’s provider will determine when and how many doses of the vaccine your child needs based on their age. Each dose is 1 injection (0.5 mL) into the muscle
• Adults: The typical dose is 1 injection (0.5 mL) into the muscle

Vaxneuvance is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you.

Common side effects of Vaxneuvance:

• Pain at injection site
• Fatigue
• Muscle pain
• Headache
• Swelling at injection site
• Redness at injection site
• Joint pain

Serious side effects are rare with Vaxneuvance. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

• Serious allergic reactions: hives, dizziness, fever, rash, shaking, itching, nausea, flushing, low blood pressure, shortness of breath, chest pain

There are no major drug interactions listed for Vaxneuvance. However, always let your physician and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking.

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There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of Vaxneuvance in pregnant women. It should only be used during pregnancy if the benefit to you is worth the possible risk to your baby.

• Pneumococcal 15-Valent Conjugate Vaccine