Pneumococcal 23-Polyvalent Vaccine Dosage
This dosage information may not include all the information needed to use Pneumococcal 23-Polyvalent Vaccine safely and effectively. See additional information for Pneumococcal 23-Polyvalent Vaccine.
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Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis
0.5 mL dose injected subcutaneously or intramuscularly (preferably in the deltoid muscle or lateral mid-thigh).
Usual Pediatric Dose for Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis
>= 2 years: 0.5 mL dose injected subcutaneously or intramuscularly (preferably in the deltoid muscle or lateral mid-thigh).
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Do not inject IV.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Common adverse reactions and all serious reactions that occur during administration should be reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System. Reporting forms and information regarding the completion of the form can be obtained at 1-800-822-7967.
