Vaximune 23 Vaccine 0.5 ml

Vaximune 23 Vaccine is used in the prevention of pneumococcal infections. The detailed uses of Vaximune 23 Vaccine are as follows:

• Pneumonia Prevention: Vaximune 23 Vaccine helps protect the lungs from serious bacterial infections that can cause chest pain, breathing difficulties, and hospitalization.

• Meningitis Prevention: It helps prevent bacterial infections affecting the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

• Bacteremia Prevention: It helps reduce the risk of pneumococcal bacteria entering the bloodstream and causing severe illness.

• Protection Against Invasive Pneumococcal Disease: It helps protect against serious infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, particularly in older adults and individuals with certain chronic medical conditions.

Vaximune 23 Vaccine helps protect against serious infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae by strengthening the body's immune response. Vaccination provides important protection, particularly for older adults and individuals with chronic health conditions.

Benefits may include:

• Helps protect against serious pneumococcal infections, including pneumonia, bloodstream infections, and meningitis.
• Reduces the risk of severe illness, hospitalisation, and infection-related complications.
• Provides long-lasting protection for several years in many individuals.
• Offers important protection for people at increased risk, including older adults and those with chronic medical conditions.
• Helps reduce the spread of pneumococcal disease within the community, supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Provides a convenient preventive option without the need for daily medication, supporting long-term health and peace of mind.

• Follow your doctor's instructions regarding doses and timing of Vaximune 23 Vaccine for optimal results.
• Vaximune 23 Vaccine will be administered by a healthcare professional.
• Kindly do not self-administer.

Avoid smoking: Do not smoke, as tobacco smoke can damage the natural protective barriers in your lungs and increase your risk of respiratory infections.

• Follow a nutrient-rich diet: Eat a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals to help support your immune system and overall health.

• Stay well hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help maintain healthy mucosal linings in your respiratory tract.

• Stay physically active: Engage in regular, moderate physical activity to help support your cardiovascular health and strengthen your immune system.

• Inform your healthcare provider about allergies: Tell your doctor if you have a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines or any of their ingredients.
• Discuss medicines that affect immunity: Inform your healthcare provider if you are taking steroids, chemotherapy, or other medicines that weaken your immune system.
• Ensure proper vaccine administration: Confirm that the vial or prefilled syringe appears clear before administration and wear loose clothing to make the injection easier.
• Keep vaccination records: Maintain a record of your vaccination dates and attend all recommended follow-up appointments.
• Seek immediate medical attention for serious reactions: Call 108 or seek emergency medical care immediately if you develop difficulty breathing, throat swelling, severe dizziness, or other signs of a severe allergic reaction after vaccination.
• Use with caution in certain patients: Vaximune 23 Vaccine is commonly recommended for adults aged 65 years and older, people with chronic heart, lung, liver, or kidney disease, diabetes, weakened immune systems, individuals without a functioning spleen (asplenia), smokers, people with chronic alcohol use, and certain children aged 2 years and older with high-risk medical conditions.
• Additional information: Vaximune 23 Vaccine is different from pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV10, PCV13, PCV15, and PCV20). Some individuals may benefit from receiving both vaccine types in a specific sequence. Your healthcare provider will determine the most appropriate vaccination schedule based on your age and medical history.