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Pneumococcal Vaccine (Prevnar / Pneumovax)
Vaccines against pneumococcal infections
Two pneumococcal vaccines exist: Prevnar 20 (PCV20) and Pneumovax 23 (PPSV23). Manitoba's schedule changed recently — most adults 65+ now get a single dose of Prevnar 20. The pharmacist confirms what you need based on age, previous vaccines, and risk factors.
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We administer both. We track previous doses and recommend the right interval.
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Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.
| Brand / Generic | Strength | Form | DIN | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Prevnar 20 Pneumococcal 20-valent Conjugate | Standard | Injection | Active |
Most adults now need just Prevnar 20. Older protocols used Prevnar 13 + Pneumovax 23 with an interval. The pharmacist will confirm.
Adults 65+ once, plus high-risk groups earlier. Co-administration with flu/COVID is fine.
Sore arm and fatigue most common.
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Call the pharmacy or bring the medication to the counter. We can help compare labels, dosing schedules, storage needs, and questions to ask your prescriber.
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