Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml

Prevenar 13 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, and pneumonia (lung infection). Prevenar 13 Vaccine provides protection against 13 types of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria.

Prevenar 13 Vaccine contains 'Pneumococcal 13 valent conjugate,' a type of vaccine. It helps 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.

In some cases, you may experience some common side effects like fever, injection site redness, rashes, decreased appetite, irritation, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Prevenar 13 Vaccine do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components. Prevenar 13 Vaccine should not be taken in conditions like infections with high temperatures. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Prevenar 13 Vaccine . Prevenar 13 Vaccine can be safely given to the children if prescribed by your doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

Prevenar 13 Vaccine is used in the treatment of Pneumococcal infections (infections of the ear, blood, brain, and lungs). The detailed uses of Prevenar 13 Vaccine are as follows:

• Pneumococcal Disease Prevention: Prevenar 13 Vaccine is crucial in preventing pneumococcal disease, protecting against serious infections like pneumonia, meningitis, and bacteremia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
• Child Immunization: Prevenar 13 Vaccine plays a vital role in routine childhood immunization, safeguarding infants and young children against pneumococcal infections.
• At-Risk Populations: Prevenar 13 Vaccine is especially recommended for at-risk populations, including those with underlying health conditions like asthma or heart disease, to provide added protection against pneumococcal disease.
• Elderly Immunization: Prevenar 13 Vaccine is particularly beneficial for elderly immunization, helping to protect older adults against pneumococcal infections when their immune systems may be less effective.
• Travel Health: Prevenar 13 Vaccine can be an important consideration for travel health, offering additional protection for travelers visiting regions with higher incidence rates of pneumococcal disease.

• Prevenar 13 Vaccine will be administered in 4 doses. Follow your doctor's instructions regarding doses and timing of Prevenar 13 Vaccine for optimal results.
• Prevenar 13 Vaccine will be administered by a healthcare professional.
• Do not self-administer.

Prevenar 13 Vaccine is 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). Prevenar 13 Vaccine protects against 13 types of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. 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.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components. Inform your doctor if you have a severe infection with high fever, bleeding problems, weak immune system, or seizures. Prevenar 13 Vaccine may cause fever, talk to your doctor if it does not go away or if the fever crosses 102°F. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Prevenar 13 Vaccine . Prevenar 13 Vaccine can be safely given to the children above 6weeks if prescribed by your doctor.