Pneumovax 23 Vaccine Substitute
Composition:
PNEUMOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE VACCINE-25MCG
Uses:
Pneumovax 23 Vaccine is used in the prevention of Pneumococcal infections (infections of the ear, blood, brain and lungs). The detailed uses of Pneumovax 23 Vaccine are as follows:<br/>• Prevention of Pneumonia: Pneumovax 23 Vaccine is used in the prevention of pneumonia especially in older adults and people with chronic illnesses.<br/>• Pneumococcal diseases: Pneumovax 23 Vaccine is used in protection against invasive pneumococcal diseases such as meningitis (infection of the brain and spinal cord linings), bacteremia (bloodstream infection) and sepsis.<br/>• Prevention of Ear and Sinus Infections: Pneumovax 23 Vaccine is used in the prevention of ear and sinus infections particularly in immunocompromised individuals.<br/>
Medicinal Benefits:
Pneumovax 23 Vaccine is primarily used to treat pneumococcal infections like an infection in the lungs, brains, blood and inner ear. It helps to develop immunity by starting a mild infection. This kind of condition does not produce disease but stimulates the body's immune system to make antibodies (proteins) to prevent any upcoming infections. This vaccine is used to treat adults and children against infectious illnesses.
Pneumovax 23 Vaccine belongs to a class of medicines known as immunizing agents primarily used to treat pneumococcal infections. It protects against diseases such as sepsis or bacteraemia (bacteria in the bloodstream), meningitis (inflammation around the brain), ear infections, pneumonia (lung infection).
Pneumovax 23 Vaccine helps to develop immunity by starting a mild infection. This kind of infection does not produce disease but stimulates the body's immune system to make antibodies (proteins) to prevent any upcoming infections.
Yes, Pneumovax 23 Vaccine can be given with influenza vaccine or other vaccines but at a different site with a different syringe. Most people are capable of preventing both infections by responding to both vaccines simultaneously.
If you have a minor condition like the common cold, then you can receive Pneumovax 23 Vaccine . But, if you have a severe infection with a high fever or a few other long-lasting diseases, then Pneumovax 23 Vaccine should be taken only after you recover. Please consult your doctor for more information.
No, Pneumovax 23 Vaccine should not be given under the skin. It should be given as an intramuscular injection (through the muscles). It should be injected in the thigh muscles in infants or in the upper arm in children and adults by a health care practitioner.
Yes, Pneumovax 23 Vaccine is safe. Infrequently, there may be minor pain and swelling at the injection site or mild fever, but these resolve gradually in a few days. If fever or discomfort continues, inform a doctor.