JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED 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.
JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED 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.
JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED will be injected by a healthcare professional. Common side effects of JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED 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, JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED 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. JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED may make you feel weak or tired; hence drive only when you are mentally alert. JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED 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.
Prevention of Japanese encephalitis.
JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED 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, JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED 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. JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED may have harmful effects on the developing baby. Hence, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before taking JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED. It is advised to consult your doctor before taking JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED if you are a breastfeeding mother. JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED may make you feel weak or tired, hence drive with caution and only when you are completely alert. JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED is not indicated for use in infants below two months.
Drug-Drug Interaction: JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED may interact with immunosuppressants. Let your doctor know if you use any prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbal or vitamin supplements before taking JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED.
Drug-Food Interaction: Follow your doctor's advice on the foods and drinks that can be consumed.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED, let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to vaccines, immune system disorders, fits, fainting, blood clotting, and bleeding disorders.
It is not known if JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED is affected by alcohol intake. Please consult your doctor for more information.
JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED is not recommended during pregnancy and may have harmful effects on the developing baby. Please consult your doctor before taking JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before taking JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED if you are a breastfeeding mother.
JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED may cause tiredness and weakness. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED is safe if prescribed by your doctor. Please consult your doctor if you suffer from severe liver impairment/liver disease.
JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED is safe if prescribed by your doctor. Please consult your doctor if you suffer from severe kidney impairment/kidney disease.
JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED is recommended for use in children only after the doctor's advice. JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE INACTIVATED is not indicated for use in infants below two months.
Japanese encephalitis is the infection of the brain caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), a virus spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes. It occurs most commonly in the rural areas of Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Far East. JEV is found in pigs and birds, and it is further passed into the mosquitoes when they bite the infected animals. Symptoms include fever, fits, stiff neck, tremors or uncontrolled shaking, muscle weakness/paralysis, and confusion.