Drug Class: Bacterial vaccines
Usual Adult Dose for Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis
0.5 mL, IM or subcutaneously, once
Comments:
- For use in patients 50 years or older, or in younger patients at increased risk of pneumococcal disease
Usual Pediatric Dose for Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis
2 years and older at increased risk of pneumococcal disease:
0.5 mL, IM or subcutaneously, once
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Dose Adjustments
- Revaccination is recommended only for persons at high risk; consult Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for recommendations.
- Revaccination is not recommended for immunocompetent patients.
Precautions
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 2 years.
To report suspected adverse reactions, contact the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) at: https://vaers.hhs.gov
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
- For IM or subcutaneous administration only.
- Administer in the deltoid or lateral mid-thigh.
- Do not inject intravenously or intradermally.
Storage requirements:
- Refrigerate
IV compatibility:
- Do not mix with other vaccines in the same syringe or vial.