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Prevnar at a glance:
According to the Drugs.com, “Prevnar (pneumococcal 7-valent conjugate) vaccine is used to prevent infection caused by pneumococcal bacteria. Prevnar contains 7 different types of pneumococcal bacteria.
Pneumococcal disease is a serious infection caused by a bacteria. Pneumococcal bacteria can infect the sinuses and inner ear. It can also infect the lungs, blood, and brain, and these conditions can be fatal.”[1]
Why should I be concerned?
- Prevnar has been linked to negative effects including death.