Pneumococcal 13-valent vaccine and Soreness: What Users Say

• Hat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2019

For Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis "I had a Prevnar 13 shot, and my whole upper arm is swollen with redness. I was hot at the injection site, and there was stiffness in the joint and reduced range of motion. I had soreness in the front and back shoulder area, oh, and vomiting! I had body aches, a low-grade fever, and was in bed for 3 days. Some side effect symptoms are better, but redness, soreness, and low range of motion are still present. I am a mildly young person at the age of 38, I cannot imagine giving this to a 78-year-old and them having to get sick like this for days. Or a person with a weak immune system. I’m thinking this is not the best medicine."

• Oil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2017

For Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis "I turn 66 next month, and while getting my annual flu shot, I was advised by the pharmacist to get the first dose of Prevnar 13. Within minutes, my arm started to ache, and by bedtime, it was swollen and quite painful. The next day and following day, and still continuing into the second month, my shoulders and joints are quite inflamed. It feels like my shoulder joint is deeply injured. Sleep is near impossible on my sides where I normally sleep and still mildly painful lying on my back. I won't get the second shot next year as this has been excruciatingly painful."

• mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2017

For Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis "I turned age 66 last year, and at annual check-up, my doctor recommended I get a pneumonia shot (never had one). The doctor said to take half that year and the other half this year, and then never take it again. Last year, I had redness and swelling of the arm, joint and body pain, chills, weakness, and cough. The redness had gone after one week, but other symptoms continued for two to three months. This year, at check-up, I told my doctor my side effect symptoms, but he didn't think it was from the shot, so he gave me the other half. Within two hours, my arm was swollen with redness covering the whole upper arm. I was hot at the injection site and had stiffness in the joint and reduced range of motion. I had soreness in the front and back shoulder area. I had body aches, low-grade fever, and was in bed for three days. Some side effect symptoms are better, but redness, soreness, and low range of motion are still present. Never again, thank goodness."

• Ton...
• October 26, 2015

For Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis "I had this injection earlier today; it was no more uncomfortable than the annual flu shot that I always get - just a slight stick. I have no redness or irritation at the injection site, and I am experiencing no side effects whatsoever. I've had the 'other' (PPSV23 pneumonia shot), and with it, I did have redness and soreness around the injection site, but it went away after a few days. I've had pneumonia about 10 years ago, and I don't ever want to go through that again. The pneumonia vaccinations are the way if you are 'at risk', as I am."

• Ron...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 5, 2021

For Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis "All I can't say is, DON'T DO IT! I had the injection yesterday, suffered a near sleepless night because of the soreness. It's still red and sore today. I have NEVER in my life had any sort of reaction like this to a vaccine. Why didn't my doctor forewarn me? It's a horror show. DON'T DO IT."

• Sni...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 5, 2017

For Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis "Had this given 7 days ago. Initial pressure and pain with injection and an after-injection pain rush, but then okay. Not as sore as having a flu shot afterward. Piece of cake and glad to hope that I do not end up with pneumonia, as that was really not fun at all. In the hospital for two weeks and weak as a kitten. If you need it, get it."

• Lar...
• December 20, 2021

For Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis "A little hesitant, but at 64, the doctor reminded me I should get this shot and another next year. Having persistent asthma, I knew I should and had put it off for other shots like COVID, shingles, and flu. The doctor was pretty reassuring and experienced. Really, I’ve only had a longer local reaction, so a little soreness in the shoulder for about 4 days, but not much worse than a flu shot, to be honest. A little more fatigued than normal, but overall fine."

• Car...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2018

For Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis "Sore arm, no worse than flu shot. Chills the first night, but nothing drastic. Arm is totally functional, just tender."

• TEa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 7, 2020

For Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis "Received Prevnar 13 a week ago. Soreness, itchiness, redness, warmth, all felt at the injection site up to this time. No clue when it will be gone. What a bad experience with this vaccine!"