I had the injection earlier today i'm 18 and had the injection to ensure i don't get neumonier blood poisoning etc however my arm really hurts and is still very painful after 12hours is this normal?
2007-03-26 08:43:53 · 10 answers · asked by rich050988 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
sometimes you can hurt for a few days after having these so not to worry,i had one and i had a lump n my arm for three days
2007-03-26 08:48:51 · answer #1 · answered by TS100N 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vaccination in the USA
In the USA, a heptavalent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine vaccine (PCV 7) (e.g. Prevnar) is recommended since 2000 for all children aged 2-23 months and for at-risk children aged 24-59 months. The normally 4-doses series is given at 2, 4, 6 & 12 - 14 months of age. Protection is good against deep pneumococcal infections (especially septicemia and meningitis). Similar 9-valent vaccines are being tested. Yet, if the child is infected with a serotype of pneumococcus that is not contained in the vaccine, he/she is not afforded any protection increasing the demand for alternative forms of antibody-based therapies.
Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax is one brand) gives at least 85% protection in those under 55 years of age for five years or longer. Immunisation is suggested for those at highest risk of infection, including those 65 years or older, and generally should be a single lifetime dose (high risk side effects if repeated). The standard 23-valent vaccines are ineffective for children under two years old.
The current guidelines of the American College of Physicians call for administration of the immunisation between ages 2 and 65 when indicated, or at age 65. If someone received the immunisation before age 60, the guidelines call for a one-time revaccination.
Revaccination at periodic intervals is also indicated for those with other conditions such as asplenia or nephrotic syndrome.
Vaccination in the UK
It was announced in February 2006 that the UK government would introduce vaccination with the conjugate vaccine in children aged 2, 4 and 13 months. This was expected to start on September 4, 2006 and is to include changes to the immunisation programme in general.
They are actually thinking of producing a vaccine that can be given through the nose, rather an injection.
2007-03-27 12:31:41 · answer #2 · answered by daniel b 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Pneumovax only protects against Pneumonia so I am not sure where you got the idea that it portects against blood poisoning etc. Yes your arm may be sore for a day or two after getting the shot. So long as it is not real red or swollen at the injection site you are fine.
2007-03-26 15:49:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tony R is right about being told about how painful it can get. I had to miss my nieces wedding after I had the jab, I asked whether there would be any after effects as I was going to a wedding and I was told no by the nurse. Bloody liar.
2007-03-28 09:04:19 · answer #4 · answered by monno 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's injected into the muscle so can take 24 to 36 hours to settle down
2007-03-26 16:29:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is normal to hurt with the pneumonia injection,mine settled after 3 days
2007-03-27 04:31:56 · answer #6 · answered by lou 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I haven't had a single injection and I'm all the better for it. i never get ill, the doctor says I have got an amazing immune system and my blood is very healthy!
2007-03-26 15:47:24 · answer #7 · answered by just_a_metaphor 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is totally normal,.I get one every 5 yrs cause I have HIV.My arm is usually really sore for a few days.
2007-03-29 01:10:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
2 weeks ago my 6 year old had it as he has asthma
had to have the following day off school as his arm was stiff but was of after few days
2007-03-27 13:44:04 · answer #9 · answered by D D 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it hurts like mad, I could hardly move. the damned doctor could have told me first
2007-03-26 15:58:15 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋