Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5ml
Salt Composition:Pneumococcal 13 valent Conjugate Vaccine
Prevenar 13 Vaccine is used to prevent pneumonia, meningitis, blood and, ear infections. The vaccine helps the body make its own antibodies which protects you against these diseases. It only protects against disease caused by the thirteen strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria included in the vaccine. Prevenar 13 Vaccine is given as an injection into a muscle by your doctor or nurse. It should not be self-administered. It is important that you receive all the doses of this vaccine to make it effective. Some common side effects of this vaccine include injection site reactions (such as pain, swelling, redness), irritability, loss of appetite, and sleepiness. If these side effects persist or get worse, let your doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms. To ensure safety, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult and seek advice from their doctor before receiving the vaccine.
Last updated on: 17-04-2025
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Quick Summary
Prevenar 13 Vaccine is used to prevent pneumonia, meningitis, blood and, ear infections. The vaccine helps the body make its own antibodies which protects you against these diseases. It only protects against disease caused by the thirteen strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria included in the vaccine. Prevenar 13 Vaccine is given as an injection into a muscle by your doctor or nurse. It should not be self-administered. It is important that you receive all the doses of this vaccine to make it effective. Some common side effects of this vaccine include injection site reactions (such as pain, swelling, redness), irritability, loss of appetite, and sleepiness. If these side effects persist or get worse, let your doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms. To ensure safety, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult and seek advice from their doctor before receiving the vaccine.
Benefits of Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5ml
Prevention of pneumonia, meningitis, blood infection & ear infection
In Prevention of pneumonia, meningitis, blood infection & ear infection Prevenar 13 Vaccine protects against 13 types of bacteria that cause pneumococcal disease. Pneumococcal disease refers to any illness caused by pneumococcal bacteria such as ear infections, sinus infections, meningitis (infection of the tissue covering the brain and spinal cord), bacteremia (bloodstream infection), or pneumonia (lungs infection). Anyone can get pneumococcal disease, but children under 2 years of age, people with certain medical conditions, adults 65 years or older, and cigarette smokers are at the highest risk. Most pneumococcal infections are mild. However, some can be serious. Keeping up to date with recommended vaccines is the best defense against pneumococcal disease.
Side Effects of Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5ml
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Irritation, Decreased appetite, Sleepiness, Fever, Rash, Tiredness']
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Prevenar 13 Vaccine is a vaccine. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Prevenar 13 Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Prevenar 13 Vaccine is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Prevenar 13 Vaccine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Prevenar 13 Vaccine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Prevenar 13 Vaccine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Prevenar 13 Vaccine in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Storage Advice
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
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