Pneumosil Vaccine

• Allergy to any component of the vaccine, including diphtheria toxoid.
• If your child has had a severe allergic reaction, such as anaphylaxis, to a previous dose of any pneumococcal conjugate vaccine.

• Pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site
• Fever
• Drowsiness
• Irritability and restless sleep
• Reduced appetite
• Vomiting or diarrhoea

• Rash or itching
• Hardening of the skin or a lump at the injection site
• Swollen glands

• Severe allergic reaction, with swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, difficulty breathing or swallowing, a widespread rash, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse
• In babies born very prematurely, temporary pauses in breathing (apnoea) may occur after vaccination. The healthcare team may recommend monitoring, depending on the baby's condition.
• A fever that is high or that is not settling, or a child who is unusually floppy or unresponsive

Other General Warnings

• Your child has an infection with a fever. The doctor will assess the severity of the illness and decide whether vaccination should be postponed. A mild illness does not usually require postponement.
• Your child has low resistance to infections due to a course of treatment, such as drugs or radiation for cancer.
• Your child has a longstanding illness or an infection.
• Your baby was born very prematurely. There is a risk of breathing difficulties after vaccination, so they can monitor breathing for a few days.
• Your child has a bleeding or clotting disorder, a low platelet count, or takes blood-thinning medicines, as an intramuscular injection can cause bleeding or bruising.
• Your child has a history of seizures, including fits brought on by fever.
• Your child has had a severe allergic reaction to any vaccine or to diphtheria toxoid.
• Never inject this vaccine into a vein. A healthcare professional should give it, with facilities available to manage a severe allergic reaction.

• Pneumosil vaccine will be administered by a physician or nurse.
• Do not self-inject; follow any aftercare instructions given by the doctor/nurse.
• In infants, it is given as an injection into the thigh muscle. It must never be given into a vein.
• It is given as a course of doses. The number of doses and the intervals depend on the age at which vaccination starts and on the immunisation schedule being followed, so complete the course your doctor sets.
• Tell the doctor or nurse before the injection about any allergies, fever on the day, bleeding or clotting problems, and any medicines that affect the immune system.
• Stay at the clinic for a short observation period afterwards so staff can treat any immediate reaction.
• Keep the vaccination record or card you receive and bring it to your next appointment.

• Store at 2°C to 8 °C. Do not freeze; discard if frozen. Shake well before use. Protect from light. Keep out of reach of children.
• Keep it in the original carton until use.
• Discard the vaccine if it has been frozen, even if it has thawed and looks normal.
• Do not use the vaccine after its expiry date, or if the packaging is damaged or the contents look unusual after shaking.
• Do not dispose of it in household waste or down a drain. Vaccines and used syringes are disposed of by the clinic.

• Tell your doctor if your child develops a high fever, as they may need to postpone vaccination until the fever subsides.
• The most common side effects are injection site redness, pain or swelling, irritability, loss of appetite, drowsiness and fever.
• Let your child rest for a few hours to recover from any mild side effects, such as soreness or fatigue. Continue feeding as usual and offer fluids appropriate for your child's age.
• Complete the full course. Infants need more than one dose for lasting protection, and a partial course gives less protection.
• This vaccine protects only against 10 types of pneumococcus. It does not prevent every type of ear infection, pneumonia, or meningitis, and it does not treat an infection already present.
• Tell the doctor if your baby was born very prematurely, as breathing should be monitored for two to three days after vaccination.
• A cool compress over the site and gentle leg movement can help with soreness. Ask the doctor before giving a painkiller to the child, and do not give one beforehand just to prevent side effects.
• Feeding or holding your baby during and after the injection can reduce distress.
• Keep the vaccination record and bring it to the next appointment, so the course is completed on time.

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