What your pediatrician would like you to know about the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine.

The PCV 20 vaccines is an essential childhood vaccine that protects children from 20 different strains of bacteria. This vaccine prevents pneumonia, meningitis and other serious infections that could lead to hospitalization.

4 doses of this vaccine are recommended for all children starting at 2 months of age. Effectiveness and safety: Vaccination helps your child's immune system recognize and fight these bacteria before they can cause illness. Common side effects from the vaccine are typically mild, resolve on their own within a day or two and may include fever and chills, fussiness, loss of appetite, tiredness and redness or tenderness at the injection site.

Why are there different numbers after PCV? PCV13? PCV15? PCV20? These numbers = the number of strains (serotypes) the vaccine protects against. There are 90+ strains of pneumococcal bacteria. Vaccines like PCV13, PCV15, PCV20, and more include the most common and dangerous strains - the ones most likely to cause serious infections like pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections. That means more coverage = more protections for your child.

The pneumococcal (PCV) vaccine is one of the best tools available to protect your child from some very serious infections — including meningitis, pneumonia, sepsis, and
ear infections. Have questions? Contact your pediatrician. #vaccinessavelives #PCVvaccines #vaccineswork #pediatricianapproved