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
andrewn78
evaluated on Nov 16, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Vaccine: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
new2theclub
evaluated on Nov 10, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Temporary Pneumonia Immunization: Major
- Side effects: Mild
bdj
evaluated on Mar 04, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: None
- Side effects: None
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