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Alternate Names : Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine, PPV
Pneumonia Vaccine | Preparation & Expectations | Home Care and Complications
There may be tenderness at the site of the shot. A bandage is usually applied to stop any bleeding.
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Pneumonia Vaccine: Home Care and Complications
Author: Francesca Coltrera, BA Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS Date Reviewed: 07/27/01