Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) - what you need to know: when to get help
Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Call emergency services immediately if you develop trouble breathing, swelling of your face or throat, widespread hives with breathing problems, severe weakness, or collapse.
These may be signs of a severe allergic reaction.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Seek prompt medical advice if redness or swelling is rapidly spreading, pain is becoming severe, or you feel increasingly unwell.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Contact your healthcare team during routine hours if arm pain, redness, swelling, fever, or tiredness is not improving after a few days, or if you are unsure whether a reaction is expected.