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What Are The Side Effects Of Pneumovax?
I am 64 years old, never had the pneumonia shot before. I am told I need on now and another one in a year. In what order should be given. Does the Pneumovax 23 have more side effects, like swelling, mild redness, painful area, nausea, mild headache, stiff arm where it was given and a low fever?
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low fever (102 degrees or less), chills, tired feeling
joint or muscle pain
mild skin rash
headache, nausea, vomiting;
swelling or stiffness in the arm or leg the vaccine was injected into
swelling, pain, tenderness, or redness anywhere on your body
are less serious side effects
Check with your doctor for medical advice.
Thanks
Dr. Tripat Mehta
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low fever (102 degrees or less), chills, tired feeling
joint or muscle pain
mild skin rash
headache, nausea, vomiting;
swelling or stiffness in the arm or leg the vaccine was injected into
swelling, pain, tenderness, or redness anywhere on your body
are less serious side effects
Check with your doctor for medical advice.
Thanks
Dr. Tripat Mehta
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