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Table 1 Local and systemic side-effects 24–48 h after PCV13 vaccination

From: An observational study of the reactogenicity and immunogenicity of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in women of childbearing age in Papua New Guinea

Local side effects

n/N

% (95% CI)

Pain

25/50

50% (36–64)

Redness

8/50

16% (6–26)

Swelling

3/50

7% (0–14)

Rash

0/50

0% (0–0)

Limited arm movement

9/50

18% (7–11)

Systemic side effects

n/N

% (95% CI)

Muscle pain

0/50

0% (0–0)

Headache

9/50

18% (7–11)

Fever (≥ 38 °C)

0/50

0% (0–0)

Chills

2/50

4% (0–9)

Drowsiness

9/50

18% (7–11)

Fatigue

0/50

0% (0–0)

Loss of appetite

9/50

18% (7–11)

Vomiting

0/50

0% (0–0)