Pneumococcal Vaccine Polyvalent (Systemic)
Brand Names : Pneumovax 23, Pnu-Imune 23
Proper Use of This VaccineDosing - The dose of pneumococcal vaccine will be different
for different patients. The following information includes only the average
doses of pneumococcal vaccine.
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For injection
dosage form:
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For prevention of pneumococcal pneumonia:
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Adults and children 2 years of age and older - One dose injected
under the skin or into a muscle.
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Children up to 2 years of age - Use is not recommended.
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