Pneumovax 23
Pneumovax 23 is used for: Preventing certain infections.
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Pneumovax 23
Pneumococcal disease is a serious disease caused by a bacteria. Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV) exposes the individual to a small dose of the bacteria (or a protein from the bacteria) and causes the body to develop immunity to the disease. Pneumococcal infection can cause ear infection,...
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Pneumovax 23
PNEUMOVAX1 23 (Pneumococcal Vaccine Polyvalent) is a sterile, liquid vaccine for intramuscular or subcutaneous injection. It consists of a mixture of highly purified capsular polysaccharides from the 23 most prevalent or invasive pneumococcal types of Streptococcus pneumoniae, including the...
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Pneumovax 23

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FDA Panel Backs Pfizer's Enhanced Vaccine for Kids
...in the global vaccine marketplace. GlaxoSmithKline markets the vaccine Synflorix, which is approved in Europe for use in children. Merck markets Pneumovax 23, which also defends against pneumococcal disease but is targeted for use in adults. Vaccines are seen as a critical path to growth for drugmakers,...
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See also: Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis

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