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joshua_morgan2026-04-17

I got my Pneumovax 23 vaccine today. I've heard mixed things about the side effects and I'm curious to know what others have experienced. For those who have had it, how bad were the side effects? Did anyone experience any of the more serious symptoms? I want to be prepared in case anything comes up. Also, how long did it take for any side effects to show up? Every bit of info helps!

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kimberly_guzman3d ago

I got mine a few weeks ago and only had some swelling at the injection site. It went away after a couple of days. No big deal.

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kathleen_gray3d ago

Side effects are annoying but if it keeps me from getting pneumonia, meningitis, or bacteremia, I'm all for it.

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sean_williams3d ago

Even with side effects, the vaccine was worth it. I feel like I have one less thing to worry about now.

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kenneth_perez3d ago

I wish they would give more info on how to manage the side effects before you get the shot. Like, what exactly should you do if you feel really sick? Call your doctor immediately?

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ralph_andrews3d ago

I had a pretty rough time with it. I had a headache for about a day and felt really tired. I also had some muscle aches, which was annoying but not too bad. Just make sure you rest up after getting the shot.

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scott_sanders3d ago

I didn't have any side effects at all! Knock on wood. Maybe I lucked out, but it could be that I didn't have a strong reaction to it.