Lung Association of Saskatchewan - Pneumonia

The pneumococcal vaccine can protect against strains of pneumococcus which cause 9 out of 10 cases of pneumococcal disease. The vaccine provides a long-term solution that can be given year round. As with all vaccines, vaccination with pneumococcal vaccine may not protect 100% of all those who are vaccinated.
Adverse reactions:

Reactions to a single dose of vaccine are usually mild
Soreness, redness and induration (swelling) at the site where the vaccine was injected are quite common
A low grade fever (less than 38.3°C, 100°F) may also occur
Adverse reactions which are more serious and/or long lasting are rare, but may occur


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