Jenvac Vaccine 0.5 ml

Jenvac Vaccine belongs to the group of medicines called 'immunizing agents' primarily used to prevent a disease called Japanese encephalitis. Japanese encephalitis is the infection of the brain caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), a virus spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes.

Jenvac Vaccine contains 'inactivated whole virus vaccine.' When injected, it works by exposing the body to a small dose of virus or its protein. Thereby, it helps in providing immunity or resistance against the virus of Japanese encephalitis.

Jenvac Vaccine will be injected by a healthcare professional. Common side effects of Jenvac Vaccine are fever, muscle pain, nausea, tenderness and pain at the injection site, upset stomach, loss of appetite, and tiredness. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor beforehand if you have a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines. If you are travelling to rural areas and have an increased risk of mosquito bites, Jenvac Vaccine should be taken as suggested by your doctor. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or are a breastfeeding mother. Jenvac Vaccine may make you feel weak or tired; hence drive only when you are mentally alert. Jenvac Vaccine is recommended for children only in the dosage prescribed by your doctor, depending on the age. However, it is not prescribed for infants below two months.

Jenvac Vaccine is an immunizing agent that contains 'inactivated Japanese encephalitis virus.' It is used to prevent Japanese encephalitis disease caused by JEV infected mosquitoes. It works by exposing the body to a small dose of virus or its protein, thus providing immunity or resistance against the disease. Inactivated viral vaccines contain the whole virus, but they do not have the ability to replicate.

If you are traveling to rural areas and have an increased risk of mosquito bites, Jenvac Vaccine should be taken as suggested by your doctor. Inform your doctor before taking the shot if you have a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines, immune system disorders, fainting, blood clotting, bleeding disorders, and fits. Jenvac Vaccine may have harmful effects on the developing baby. Hence, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before taking Jenvac Vaccine . It is advised to consult your doctor before taking Jenvac Vaccine if you are a breastfeeding mother. Jenvac Vaccine may make you feel weak or tired, hence drive with caution and only when you are completely alert. Jenvac Vaccine is not indicated for use in infants below two months.