Synflorix Vaccine
Salt Composition:Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Conjugate Vaccine
Synflorix Vaccine is a vaccine that helps protect your child against diseases such as pneumonia, meningitis, ear and blood infections. It helps the body make its own antibodies which protects your child against these diseases. Synflorix Vaccine provides protection against diseases caused by ten different strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. It is usually given as an injection into the muscle (intramuscularly) of the upper thigh or upper arm, by a doctor or nurse. It should not be self-administered. Your doctor will decide the dose that is best for you. Common side effects of this vaccine include loss of appetite, irritability, drowsiness, and fever. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or get worse. To ensure safety, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if your child has any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor if your child is taking any other medicines.
Last updated on: 17-12-2023
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Quick Summary
Synflorix Vaccine is a vaccine that helps protect your child against diseases such as pneumonia, meningitis, ear and blood infections. It helps the body make its own antibodies which protects your child against these diseases. Synflorix Vaccine provides protection against diseases caused by ten different strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. It is usually given as an injection into the muscle (intramuscularly) of the upper thigh or upper arm, by a doctor or nurse. It should not be self-administered. Your doctor will decide the dose that is best for you. Common side effects of this vaccine include loss of appetite, irritability, drowsiness, and fever. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or get worse. To ensure safety, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if your child has any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor if your child is taking any other medicines.
Benefits of Synflorix Vaccine
Prevention of pneumonia, meningitis, blood infection & ear infection
In Prevention of pneumonia, meningitis, blood infection & ear infection Vaccination is essential for preventing many types of pneumococcal diseases in children, older people, and those with weakened immune systems. Synflorix Vaccine is a vaccine that helps prevent infections such as pneumonia, meningitis, blood infection & ear infection. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts.
Side Effects of Synflorix Vaccine
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. ['Irritability, Drowsiness, Fever, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)']
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Synflorix Vaccine is a vaccine which helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Synflorix Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Synflorix Vaccine during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Synflorix Vaccine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. Synflorix Vaccine is not intended for use in adults.
Driving
SAFE - Synflorix Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Synflorix Vaccine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Synflorix Vaccine in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What If You Forget to take Synflorix Vaccine?
If you miss a dose of Synflorix Vaccine, please consult your doctor.
Storage Advice
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
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Dr. Annie Besant Road, Mumbai - 400 030
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