Warnings


What may interact with Pneumovax 23?

-medicines for cancer chemotherapy
-medicines that suppress your immune function
-medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin, enoxaparin, and dalteparin
-steroid medicines like prednisone or cortisone

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Pneumovax 23?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-bleeding problems
-bone marrow or organ transplant
-cancer, Hodgkin''s disease
-fever
-infection
-immune system problems
-low platelet count in the blood
-seizures
-an unusual or allergic reaction to pneumococcal vaccine, diphtheria toxoid, other vaccines, latex, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Pneumovax 23?

Mild fever and pain should go away in 3 days or less. Report any unusual symptoms to your doctor or health care professional.

Where should I keep my medicine?

This does not apply. This vaccine is given in a clinic, pharmacy, doctor''s office, or other health care setting and will not be stored at home.