Pneumovax

GPTKB entity

Statements (26)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf vaccine
gptkbp:activeIngredient pneumococcal polysaccharide
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:PPSV23
gptkb:Pneumovax_23
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
1983
gptkbp:ATCCode gptkb:J07AL01
gptkbp:contains 23 serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae
gptkbp:contraindication severe allergic reaction to any component
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pneumovax
gptkbp:indication prevention of pneumococcal disease
adults 50 years and older
persons 2 years and older at increased risk
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Merck_&_Co.
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration intramuscular
subcutaneous
gptkbp:sideEffect fever
fatigue
muscle aches
injection site pain
gptkbp:storage 2-8°C
gptkbp:WHOModelListOfEssentialMedicines yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:PV
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6