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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.
Usually, youâll stay at the doctorâs office for about 30 minutes after receiving an allergy shot to make sure you don't develop side effects like itchy eyes, shortness of breath, runny nose, or tight throat. If you get these symptoms after you leave, go back to your doctor's office or to the nearest emergency room.fter that, youâll usually get a shot every 2-4 weeks for 4-5 months. Then your doctor will gradually increase the time between shots until youâre getting them about once a month for 3-5 years. During that time, your allergy symptoms will get better and may even go away.