Prevenar 13 Vaccine

Manufacturer: Pfizer Ltd Salt Composition: Pneumococcal 13 valent Conjugate Vaccine (NA) Action Class: Subunit (Purified Antigen) Vaccines Packaging: 0.5 ml in 1 prefilled syringe

Uses

Prevention of pneumonia, meningitis, blood infection & ear infection

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Product Description

Prevenar 13 Vaccine is used to prevent pneumonia, meningitis, and blood and ear infections. This vaccine helps the body make its antibodies, which protect 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. Make sure to 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, and redness), irritability, 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 women should consult and seek advice from their doctor before receiving the vaccine.

Key Benefits

In Prevention of pneumonia, meningitis, blood infection & ear infectionPrevenar 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

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 youâ€™re worried about them

Common Side Effects :
Rash
Fever
Sleepiness
Decreased appetite
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Irritability
Sleep deprivation
Hypersomnia (excessive sleepiness)
Vomiting
Chills
Limitations of arm movement

How To 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.

Alternate Brands

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Safety Information & Precautions

Alcohol:
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Prevenar 13 Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:
Information regarding the use of Prevenar 13 Vaccine during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding:
Information regarding the use of Prevenar 13 Vaccine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving:
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:
There is limited information available on the use of Prevenar 13 Vaccine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:
There is limited information available on the use of Prevenar 13 Vaccine in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Prevenar 13 Vaccine is given to prevent invasive diseases caused by pneumococcal bacteria, such as pneumonia, meningitis, and ear and blood infections.
It is given as an injection into a muscle by your doctor or nurse.
Inform your doctor if you or your child has an infection with a high temperature, as vaccination may need to be delayed until recovery.
It may cause fever, irritability, sleepiness, and reduced appetite. Inform your doctor if it does not go away or if the fever crosses 102 degrees Fahrenheit.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of Prevenar 13 Vaccine, consult your doctor.

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