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Pneumococcal 23-polyvalent vaccine and Itching: What Users Say

Brand names: Pneumovax 23

Itching: mentioned by 3 users (15.8%)

Based on user experiences from 19 Pneumococcal 23-polyvalent vaccine reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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pain 42.1%
chills 26.3%
fever 26.3%
redness 26.3%
back pain 21.1%
soreness 21.1%
swelling 21.1%
itching 15.8%
tiredness 15.8%

Reviews for Pneumococcal 23-polyvalent vaccine

Showing 3 reviews tagged with "itching". Clear filters to view all 19 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Vig...
  • February 18, 2018

For Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis "A few hours after the injection, I developed a painful, hard lump at the injection site. It was red and very hot. By 12 hours later, I was having neck pain, sore muscles, and painful joints. The next day, I was so sore all over that I couldn't even get out of bed. My arm was too sore to lift it over my head. I took Advil in the morning with no effect, so I switched to Aleve later in the day and began to feel better right away. 48 hours after the injection, I was feeling normal again except for my arm. The soreness was getting better, but the itching was awful and the redness had spread down the back of my arm to my elbow."

6 / 10
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  • Tmo...
  • October 28, 2015

For Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis "I got the injection on a Thursday, and it was very sore, hard to lift things. I got chills, along with back pain. Also, the following Tuesday, I was at work, and I got this intense itchy feeling at the injection site. When I checked it, I had a huge, red, hard, half-dollar-sized welt on the injection site. When I checked it again on Wed., I saw it had doubled in size. I have been icing it and going to see my doctor if I wake up this Thursday and it still hurts and has gotten larger."

4 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 23, 2023

For Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis "Developed red, swollen upper arm that lasted 3 days. Then redness faded, but fluid pockets were noted under the skin, and itchiness continued. Placed on prednisone dose pack and hoping this resolves the reaction."

1 / 10
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