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Dengue vaccine + Pneumococcal vaccine 13-valent

Severity: Minor

Dengue vaccine and Pneumococcal vaccine 13-valent: minor interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Data on giving the dengue vaccine together with other routine vaccines are limited, so effects on immune response or tolerability are not well characterized. No specific harmful interaction has been established.

What this interaction means in plain words

Dengue vaccine and Pneumococcal vaccine 13-valent have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

No established mechanism; theoretical immune interference between concurrently administered vaccines.

What to do

Follow local immunization schedules and, when scheduling permits, administer the vaccines at separate visits. Monitor for expected vaccine reactions.

What to ask your pharmacist

  • Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
  • Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Dengue vaccine with Pneumococcal vaccine 13-valent?

MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dengue vaccine and Pneumococcal vaccine 13-valent have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Data on giving the dengue vaccine together with other routine vaccines are limited, so effects on immune response or tolerability are not well characterized. No specific harmful interaction has been established.

How serious is the interaction between Dengue vaccine and Pneumococcal vaccine 13-valent?

MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Follow local immunization schedules and, when scheduling permits, administer the vaccines at separate visits. Monitor for expected vaccine reactions.

What other medicines interact with Pneumococcal vaccine 13-valent?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Pneumococcal vaccine 13-valent with, for example, Adalimumab, Alefacept, Anakinra. The full list is on the Pneumococcal vaccine 13-valent page.

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