General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
The Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) protects against pneumonia, meningitis and blood infections caused by pneumococcus. Common side effects are mild: fever, fussiness, soreness.
Pneumonia, meningitis and blood infections caused by pneumococcus.
Fever, fussiness, soreness.
Severe allergy to a previous dose.
National immunization schedule
What does the pcv prevent?
Pneumonia, meningitis and blood infections caused by pneumococcus.
What are the side effects of the pcv?
Fever, fussiness, soreness.
Who should not get the pcv?
Severe allergy to a previous dose.
When is the pcv given in Nepal?
See the national immunization schedule record for your country.
SI summary (own words); CDC Vaccine Information Statements as reference