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Prevnar 20

Prevnar 20 Side Effects

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPCydnee Ng, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Cydnee Ng, PharmD
Last reviewed on October 16, 2023

The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.

Common Side Effects

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

Prevnar 20 serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Serious allergic reactions: hives, dizziness, fever, rash, shaking, itching, nausea, flushing, low blood pressure, shortness of breath, chest pain
When do Prevnar 20 possible side effects begin and end?
Time passed since treatment started:
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Pain, redness, or swelling at injection site
Muscle pain
Fatigue

Source: DailyMed

The following Prevnar 20 side effects have also been reported

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

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