Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13) (Nursing)

00:01 Let's look at the pneumococcal vaccine.

00:03 Now pneumococcal pneumonia is caused by a streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria.

00:09 There are two types of vaccines that are available in the United States.

00:13 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine and pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine.

00:19 So what's the difference between a conjugate vaccine and a polysaccharide vaccine? Yeah.

00:25 I thought you'd never ask.

00:26 Let me explain.

00:28 A conjugate vaccine, it is a type of vaccine that joins a protein to a part of the bacteria.

00:35 Okay, so conjugate, or thinking about, bringing things together, a protein and a part of the bacteria.

00:42 The goal, is to improve the protection that the vaccine provides.

00:46 Now a polysaccharide vaccine.

00:49 It's a little bit different.

00:50 It's a type of vaccine that is made to look like the surface of certain bacteria in order to help the body build protection against the germ.

00:58 So think of it as kind of an imposter.

01:00 If you have a conjugate vaccine, I have a protein and an actual part of the bacteria that have been joined together.

01:08 If I have a polysaccharide vaccine.

01:11 It's kind of an imposter.

01:12 It's made to look like the surface of certain bacteria and that's how we get the protection against that germ.

01:19 Now let's look at pneumococcal conjugate vaccine.

01:23 Well, now we know that this means we've contained a protein and a piece of the bacteria.

01:28 Doctors also usually give this vaccine to children at 2, 4, 6, 12 and 15 months old.

01:36 Okay so you've got 2, 4, 6, 12 and 15 months old, if you're trying to keep those dates in mind.

01:44 They're all a factor of two until we get to that last number of 15 months.

01:50 Now in that first bullet point I've written an example of a schedule.

01:54 This might be a way that it is administered to children, but always check the website for the latest recommendation.

02:01 It's not unusual for them to change.

02:03 So I've got an example of a schedule there but keep in mind, things are updated on a pretty regular basis.

02:10 Now adults who need this vaccine their schedules much easier to remember.

02:13 They usually only get a single dose.

02:16 This vaccine will help protect against 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria and these are the ones that most commonly cause serious infections in children and adults.

02:28 It can also help prevent ear infections and pneumonia caused by those 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria.

02:34 Possible side effects is always something and educated and informed patient needs to be aware of.

02:41 Now they're fairly mild, but they can have some mild problems following a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine.

02:47 So first we look at the reactions where the shot was given, might be a little red, little bit of swelling, and some slight pain or tenderness.

02:56 If any of these becomes extreme you'd need to notify your Healthcare Provider.

03:01 Next fever.

03:02 Remember you're kicking in that immune system.

03:05 So after a vaccine, it's not unusual for a patient to have a fever.

03:09 Just really not feel like eating now for a baby, and even an adult they might be a little fussy or irritable after they've received this vaccination.

03:19 Headache is another common one, chills, feeling tired.

03:23 So after someone gets this pneumococcal vaccine, we've got problems right at the site just slight problem.

03:30 The next six are kind of some vague symptoms but are common and expected after a vaccine.