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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.
Also, the cortisone crystallizes when injected and can cause worse pain than before the shot. When this happens, it is called âcortisone flare.â In most cases this lasts one to two days, and can be treated by putting ice on the injected area. Another side effect is when the injection causes your skin to whiten.