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Capvaxive vs. Prevnar 20

Capvaxive is the brand name for the pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine. It helps protect adults from pneumococcal disease and pneumonia caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae (or "pneumococcus"). Capvaxive is injected into the muscle just once. It's given by a healthcare professional at a medical office, clinic, or pharmacy. Side effects include pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site. You also might feel tired or have a headache. These side effects usually go away in a few days.

• Prevention of pneumococcal disease in adults
• Prevention of pneumococcal pneumonia in adults

• Pain at the injection site (73%)
• Fatigue (36%)
• Headache (27%)
• Muscle pain (16%)
• Redness at the injection site (14%)
• Swelling at the injection site (13%)

• Severe allergic reaction
• Lower response to Capvaxive in people who have a weakened immune system

Prevnar 20 is a vaccine that prevents people 6 weeks of age and older from getting pneumococcal disease that's caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae (or "pneumococcus"). Prevnar 20 is commonly used to prevent pneumonia in adults. After the vaccine gets injected into the muscle, it helps your immune system build up protection against infection. The dosing schedule depends on your age, your medical conditions, and your previous pneumococcal vaccinations. Prevnar 20 side effects generally differ by age, but can include pain at the injection site and fatigue.

• Prevention of pneumococcal infections in people 6 weeks of age and older
• Prevention of pneumococcal ear infections in children between 6 weeks and 5 years of age
• Prevention of pneumococcal pneumonia in adults 18 years and older

Children under 18 years

• Irritability
• Low appetite
• Pain, redness, or swelling at injection site
• Muscle pain
• Fever
• Fatigue
• Sleepiness

Adults 18 years and older

• Pain at injection site
• Muscle pain
• Joint pain
• Fatigue
• Headache

• Severe allergic reactions
• Lower response to Prevnar 20 in people with a weakened immune system
• Breathing issues (apnea) in premature babies