What is CAPVAXIVE?

CAPVAXIVE is a vaccine for individuals 18 years of age and older to help protect against invasive pneumococcal disease and pneumonia caused by certain types of bacteria called pneumococcus.

CAPVAXIVE is the only vaccine that helps protect against the strains of bacteria that cause

 

85%*

of US IPD cases in adults over 65
 

UP TO

51%*

by other pneumococcal conjugate vaccines

*Approximate percentage of IPD cases caused by strains covered by pneumococcal conjugate vaccines based on publicly available CDC data from 2018-2021.

Why CAPVAXIVE?

Compared to other pneumococcal vaccines, CAPVAXIVE includes 8 unique strains of bacteria that cause 30% of US IPD cases in adults over the age of 65.*

*Approximate percentage of IPD, invasive pneumococcal disease, cases caused by strains covered by pneumococcal vaccines based on publicly available CDC data from 2018-2021.

Who should get vaccinated with CAPVAXIVE?

The CDC recommends CAPVAXIVE for adults who are:

  • 65 years and older
  • 19 years of age and older with certain risk conditions*

*These include certain chronic medical conditions (eg, diabetes, renal disorders, chronic heart disease, chronic liver disease, chronic lung disease including asthma, smoking, alcoholism).

Learn about the risk

Already vaccinated?

Even if you’ve already been vaccinated with certain other pneumococcal vaccines, ask your doctor or pharmacist if CAPVAXIVE could help provide additional protection.

How to get CAPVAXIVE

One dose. One visit.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about CAPVAXIVE today.

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What is pneumococcal disease?

What is pneumococcal disease?

FAQs

FAQs

What is CAPVAXIVE?

CAPVAXIVE is a vaccine for individuals 18 years of age and older to help protect against invasive pneumococcal disease and pneumonia caused by certain types of bacteria called pneumococcus.

Important Safety Information

You should not get CAPVAXIVE™ (Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine) if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in CAPVAXIVE, including diphtheria toxoid.

 

Before getting CAPVAXIVE, tell your health care provider if you have had an allergic reaction to any vaccine, are taking any medications or treatments that might weaken the immune system (like immunosuppressants or steroids), have a weak immune system (which means your body is less able to fight off infections), are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.

 

The most common side effects of CAPVAXIVE include pain, redness, or swelling where you got the injection, feeling tired, headache, and muscle aches and fever. These side effects usually last less than 3 days.

 

After getting CAPVAXIVE, tell your health care provider right away about these side effects or any unusual symptoms that develop after you get this vaccine. Get medical care right away if you have symptoms of an allergic reaction, which may include wheezing or trouble breathing, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, hives, and rash.

 

CAPVAXIVE might not protect everyone who gets the vaccine.

 

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

 

Please read the accompanying Patient Information for CAPVAXIVE and discuss it with your health care provider. The physician Prescribing Information also is available.

What is CAPVAXIVE™ (Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine)?

CAPVAXIVE is a vaccine for individuals 18 years of age and older to help protect against invasive pneumococcal disease and pneumonia caused by certain types of bacteria called pneumococcus.

CAPVAXIVE is a vaccine for individuals 18 years of age and older to help protect

CAPVAXIVE is a vaccine for individuals 18 years of age and older to help protect against invasive pneumococcal disease and pneumonia caused by certain types of bacteria called pneumococcus.

Important Safety Information

You should not get CAPVAXIVE™ (Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine) if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in CAPVAXIVE, including diphtheria toxoid.

 

Before getting CAPVAXIVE, tell your health care provider if you have had an allergic reaction to any vaccine, are taking any medications or treatments that might weaken the immune system (like immunosuppressants or steroids), have a weak immune system (which means your body is less able to fight off infections), are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.

 

The most common side effects of CAPVAXIVE include pain, redness, or swelling where you got the injection, feeling tired, headache, and muscle aches and fever. These side effects usually last less than 3 days.

 

After getting CAPVAXIVE, tell your health care provider right away about these side effects or any unusual symptoms that develop after you get this vaccine. Get medical care right away if you have symptoms of an allergic reaction, which may include wheezing or trouble breathing, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, hives, and rash.

 

CAPVAXIVE might not protect everyone who gets the vaccine.

 

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

 

Please read the accompanying Patient Information for CAPVAXIVE and discuss it with your health care provider. The physician Prescribing Information also is available.

You should not get CAPVAXIVE if you are allergic to any of the ingredients

You should not get CAPVAXIVE if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in CAPVAXIVE, including diphtheria toxoid.

Before getting CAPVAXIVE, tell your health care provider if you have had an allergic reaction to any vaccine, are taking any medications or treatments