PCV 13
PCV 13
PCV 13
PCV13 vaccine
3 Precautions
if there is a serious
5 What
reaction?
What should I look for?
Look for anything that concerns you, such as signs of
a severe allergic reaction, very high fever, or behavior
changes.
Signs of a severe allergic reaction can include hives,
swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing,
a fast heartbeat, dizziness, and weakness. These
would start a few minutes to a few hours after the
vaccination.
What should I do?
If you think it is a severe allergic reaction or other
emergency that cant wait, call 9-1-1 or get the person
to the nearest hospital. Otherwise, call your doctor.
Afterward, the reaction should be reported to the
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
Your doctor might file this report, or you can do it
yourself through the VAERS web site at
www.vaers.hhs.gov, or by calling 1-800-822-7967.
VAERS is only for reporting reactions. They do not give
medical advice.
PCV13 Vaccine
2/27/2013
42 U.S.C. 300aa-26