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Pneumococcal Conjugate

Prevnar 20 Vaccine

What is pneumococcal pneumonia?

A lung infection by a common bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae

An infection spreading from person to person through talking, coughing, or close contact

A life-threatening infection potentially requiring admission to the hospital or intensive care unit

Prevnar 20 is not indicated to reduce complications of pneumococcal diseases, such as hospitalization and death.

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Who’s at risk of pneumococcal pneumonia?

Adults 50+
were observed to be at increased risk in studies

Adults 18+
with one of these conditions were observed to be at increased risk in studies:

Diabetes

3X risk
increase
vs.
healthy adults

Smoking

3–4X risk
increase
vs.
healthy adults

Chronic heart
disease

4–5X risk
increase
vs.
healthy adults

Chronic
lung disease

4–10X risk
increase
vs.
healthy adults

‡ Including asthma and COPD

Other conditions were observed to increase the risk of pneumococcal pneumonia in studies:

  • Cancer
  • Chronic liver disease
  • Alcoholism
  • Certain neurological conditions
  • Living in long-term
    care facilities

COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
† Using information from American healthcare databases from 2006 to 2010, rates of pneumococcal disease were compared in immunocompetent adults with chronic medical conditions, immunocompromised adults, and in adults without these conditions. Risk profiles and episodes of pneumococcal disease—all-cause pneumonia, pneumococcal pneumonia, and IPD—were established according to diagnosis, procedure, and drug codes.


It may be vaccine-preventable

One dose of the Prevnar 20 vaccine can help prevent pneumococcal pneumonia.

To learn more, visit Prevnar20.ca

DIN: 02335204

Prevnar 20 is a vaccine to help protect against pneumococcal pneumonia caused by 20 types of Streptococcus pneumoniae (1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 8, 9V, 10A, 11A, 12F, 14, 15B, 18C, 19A, 19F, 22F, 23F, and 33F).

* Fictional case. May not be representative of the general population.

Prevnar 20™ is a pneumococcal vaccine that helps protect against certain diseases such as pneumonia, bacteremic pneumonia, sepsis or bacteremia and meningitis caused by 20 types of the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Prevnar 20 will only protect against diseases caused by the types of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria covered by the vaccine and it does not reduce complications of pneumococcal disease, such as hospitalization.

Prevnar 20 should not be used if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substances, to any other ingredients, or to any other vaccine that contains diphtheria toxoid.

Take special care with Prevnar 20:

  • if you have any present or past medical problems after any dose of Prevnar 20, Prevnar 13 and Prevnar, such as allergic reaction or problems with breathing
  • if you have a severe illness or high fever
  • if you have any bleeding problems or bruise easily
  • If you have a weakened immune system due to a medication condition or are on a medicine that affects your immune system because you may not get the full benefit from Prevnar 20

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your healthcare professional for advice before receiving this vaccine.

As with any vaccine, Prevnar 20 will not protect 100% of those who receive the vaccine.

Very common side effects reported in more than 1 in 10 individuals are headache, joint/muscle pain, pain/tenderness at the injection site and fatigue. Common side effects reported in more than 1 in 100 individuals, and up to 1 in 10 individuals, are swelling/redness at the injection site and fever. Uncommon side effects in more than 1 in 1000 individuals, and up to 1 in 100 individuals, are allergic reactions (including swelling, shortness of breath, wheezing), diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rash and swelling of the face/lips/mouth/tongue/throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing, itching/hives at the injection site, swollen glands in the neck/armpit/groin, and chills. Severe allergic reaction, shock or cardiovascular collapse were seen with Prevnar 13 and may also be seen with Prevnar 20.


To learn more, visit Prevnar20.ca

DIN: 02335204

* Fictional case. May not be representative of the general population.