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Compare Capvaxive vs. Prevnar 20

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  • Capvaxive
    Prevnar 20
  • Capvaxive
    Prevnar 20

  • Summary of Capvaxive vs. Prevnar 20

    Summary for Vaccine
    Prescription only

    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.

    Summary for Vaccine
    Prescription only

    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.

  • Indications of Capvaxive vs. Prevnar 20

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

  • Pros and Cons of Capvaxive vs. Prevnar 20

    Pros and Const for Vaccine
    Pros
    •Only need one dose of the vaccine
    •Protects against 21 types of pneumococcal bacteria
    Cons
    •Must be given as an injection into the muscle
    •Can't get vaccinated with Capvaxive if you've had an allergic reaction to diphtheria toxoid-containing vaccines (e.g., DTaP, Tdap)
    Pros and Const for Vaccine
    Pros
    •Offers protection against more types of pneumococcus than Prevnar 13
    •Recommended by the CDC to prevent pneumococcal infections
    •Not made with latex
    Cons
    •Needs to be injected into the muscle by a healthcare professional
    •Can't get Prevnar 20 if you've had an allergic reaction to diphtheria toxoid-containing vaccines (e.g, DTaP, Tdap) in the past
    •Brand name only

  • Common Side Effects of Capvaxive vs. Prevnar 20

    Common Side Effects for
    •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%)
    Common Side Effects for

    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

  • Warnings of Capvaxive vs. Prevnar 20

    Common Side Effects for
    •Severe allergic reaction
    •Lower response to Capvaxive in people who have a weakened immune system
    Common Side Effects for
    •Severe allergic reactions
    •Lower response to Prevnar 20 in people with a weakened immune system
    •Breathing issues (apnea) in premature babies

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