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Pneumovax 23 Side Effects Center
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
- Generic Name: pneumococcal vaccine polyvalent
- Brand Name: Pneumovax 23
- Drug Class: Vaccines, Inactivated, Bacterial
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Pneumovax 23 Side Effects Center
What Is Pneumovax 23?
Pneumovax 23 (Pneumococcal Vaccine Polyvalent) is a vaccine that helps protect against serious infection, such as ear infection, sinus infection, pneumonia, blood infection (bacteremia), and meningitis (infection of the covering of the brain) due to the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae. Pneumovax 23 vaccine is important for preventing infection in individuals at risk, including those with heart disease, lung disease, liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, alcoholism, cirrhosis, spleen problems, sickle cell anemia, HIV, certain cancers, adults over 65 years of age.
What Are Side Effects of Pneumovax 23?
Common side effects of Pneumovax 23 include:
- injection site reactions (pain, soreness, warmth, redness, swelling, tenderness, hard lump),
- muscle or joint aches or pain,
- fever,
- chills,
- headache,
- nausea,