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Contraindications and Precautions for Pneumococcal Immunization

According to CDC.gov, the following are contraindications and precautions to the pneumococcal vaccine:

 

Contraindications

Precautions

PCV

Severe allergic reaction (eg, anaphylaxis) after a previous dose (of PCV7, PCV13, or any diphtheria toxin-containing vaccine) or to a component of a vaccine

Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever

PPSV

Severe allergic reaction (eg, anaphylaxis) after a previous dose or to a vaccine component

Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever