Pneumovax 23

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf vaccine
gptkbp:activeIngredient pneumococcal polysaccharide
gptkbp:administeredBy separate syringe if given with other vaccines
gptkbp:age adults 50 years and older
persons 2 years and older at increased risk
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
1983
gptkbp:ATCCode gptkb:J07AL01
gptkbp:boosterInterval at least 5 years between doses
gptkbp:boosterRecommended yes
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Pneumovax_23
gptkbp:containsPreservative no
gptkbp:contraindication severe allergic reaction to previous dose
severe allergic reaction to vaccine component
gptkbp:countryOfOperation gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:doseVolume 0.5 mL
gptkbp:form solution for injection
gptkbp:genericName gptkb:pneumococcal_polysaccharide_vaccine
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pneumovax 23
gptkbp:indication prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease
prevention of pneumococcal disease
prevention of bacteremia
prevention of meningitis
prevention of pneumonia
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Merck_&_Co.
gptkbp:notEffectiveAgainst viral infections
non-pneumococcal bacteria
gptkbp:numberOfSerotypesCovered 23
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
gptkbp:prescriptionStatus prescription only
gptkbp:protectedBy gptkb:Streptococcus_pneumoniae
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration intramuscular
subcutaneous
gptkbp:sideEffect fever
muscle aches
injection site pain
redness
swelling
gptkbp:storage 2-8°C
gptkbp:synonym gptkb:PPSV23
gptkbp:usedInChronicDisease yes
gptkbp:usedInElderly yes
gptkbp:usedInImmunocompromised yes
gptkbp:WHOModelListOfEssentialMedicines yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:MRK
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5