Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis
"I turned age 66 last yr and at annual check up my Dr recommended I get a pneumonia shot (never had 1).  The Doctor said take half that yr and other half this yr and then never take again. Last year  I had redness and swelling of arm, joint and body pain, chills, weakness and cough.  The redness had gone after 1 week but other symptoms continued for 2-3 months. This year at check up I told my Dr my side effect symptoms but he didn&#039;t think it was from shot, so he gave me the other half. Within 2 hours arm swollen with redness covering whole upper arm.  I was hot at the injection site and stiffness in joint and reduced range of motion. I had soreness in front and back shoulder area. I had body aches ,low grade fever and in bed for 3 days. Some side effect symptoms are better but redness, soreness, low range motion still present. Never again thank goodness"