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When baby gets it: At 2 months, 4 months and 6 months, and between 12 and 15 months. Possible side effects: Fever, redness and/or tenderness at the site of the shot. Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13)It prevents: Streptococcus pneumoniae, an illness that can be serious and even lead to death.hen baby gets it: Between 2 months and 4 months of age, in two to three doses, depending on the brand of vaccine she gets. She may also need another dose at 6 months, so double-check with your doctor. Possible side effects: Fussiness, and some babies may have mild, temporary diarrhea or may vomit.
1 Neither type of typhoid vaccine is 100 percent effective; both protect 50 to 80 percent of recipients. 2  If you get the shot, the health care provider will administer the vaccine. 3  It is recommended that you have the shot two weeks before any possible exposure. Side effects of the typhoid vaccine shot can include fever, headache or redness or swelling at the injection site; side effects of the oral vaccine can include fever, headache, abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting or, in rare cases, a rash.