What is Pneumococcal Vaccine?
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The most common cause of pneumonia in the United States is the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae, or pneumococcus. The pneumococcal vaccine is the best way to prevent infection with pneumococcus. It does not protect against viral pneumonia.
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How do members experience Pneumococcal Vaccine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 66 | 15 | |
| Support immune health | 33 | 9 | |
| Doctor recommendation | 18 | 4 | |
| Prevent infection | 4 | 1 | |
| Muscle twitching (fasciculations) | 2 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Localized muscle ache | 2 | |
| Soreness in arm the next day | 2 | |
| Fever | 1 | |
| Injection site bumps | 1 | |
| Injection site pain | 1 | |
| Muscle pain in arms and legs after doing anything with them for short periods of time | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 23 |
Member evaluations
GMN50
evaluated on Sep 16, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for I am a high risk patient: Major
- Side effects: None
klmom
evaluated on Jul 20, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Major
- Side effects: None
papaw perry
evaluated on Jan 08, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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