About PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE
PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE belongs to a class of medicines known as an immunizing agent. It is primarily used to treat pneumococcal infections. Pneumococcal disease is a severe infection produced by bacteria. Pneumococcal bacteria can infect the sinuses (small air pockets placed at the back of your forehead, cheekbones, nose and in between the eyes) and inner ear. It can also infect the blood, lungs and brain and these conditions can be serious.
PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE contains ‘Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine’ which is a type of vaccine. It 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.
PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer it. In some cases, you may experience some common side effects like fever, allergic reaction, injection site redness, rashes, decreased appetite (feeling not hungry), irritation, headache, muscle pain, joint pain, tiredness. Most of these side effects of PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE should not be taken if you have an allergy to PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE or any part. PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE 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 PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE. PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE is safely given to the children if prescribed by your doctor. It is not known that PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE may affect your ability to drive and use machines.
Uses of PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE
Pneumococcal infections (infections of ear, blood, brain and lungs)
Medicinal Benefits
It is primarily used to treat pneumococcal infections like an infection in the lungs, brain, 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 illness.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE
- Fever
- Allergic reaction
- Injection site redness
- Rashes
- Decreased appetite (feeling not hungry)
- Irritation
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Joint pain
- Tiredness
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE should not be taken if you have an allergy to PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE or any part of PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE. PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE should not be taken in conditions like bleeding disorder. If you have a weak immune system caused by disease, then inform your doctor. Inform your doctor if you or your child has an infection with a high temperature. PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE may lead to fever, sleepiness, irritability and reduced appetite. Tell 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 PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE. PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE is safely given to the children if prescribed by your doctor. It is not known that PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE may affect your ability to drive and use machines.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE may have interaction with medicines used for decrease immune system (sirolimus, tacrolimus, hydrocortisone), medicines used for psoriasis (itchy, dry skin patches) (betamethasone), and the medicines used for rheumatoid arthritis/inflammation in the joint (azathioprine, etanercept, leflunomide).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE should not be used in patients with a decreased or low immune system.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionAlcohol is not safe with PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE as drinking alcohol may decrease the immune system and it is the most important risk factor for pneumococcal infections.
Pregnancy
cautionPNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE should be avoided during pregnancy as the effect of PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE on the unborn baby are unknown. It should be given only when the doctor thinks the benefits over weigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
safe if prescribedPNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE is safely given to the breastfeeding mothers if prescribed by your doctor as this PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE may not cause risk to the breastfeeding mothers and their new-born baby.
Driving
cautionIt is not known that PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE may affect your ability to drive and using machines. Therefore, avoid driving while using PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE.
Liver
safe if prescribedPNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE is safely given to the liver disease patients if the patient has a serious pneumococcal infection.
Kidney
safe if prescribedPNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE is safely given to the kidney disease patients if the patient has a serious pneumococcal infection.
Children
safe if prescribedPNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE is safely given to the children when prescribed by a child specialist.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Eat foods like nuts, beans, seeds, white meat, and cold-water fishes like salmon and sardines as it has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Avoid drinking alcohol as it decreases immunity.
- Eat citrus fruit like orange, and kiwi as it enhances the immune system.
- Eat yogurt as it decreases the growth of bacteria. It also improves the immune system.
Special Advise
- Inform your doctor about your complete immunization/vaccination history.
- Inform your doctor about any fever or illnesses before vaccination.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Pneumococcal disease is a severe infection produced by bacteria. It can cause pneumonia (inflammation in the lungs). Besides this, pneumococcal bacteria can infect the sinuses (small air pockets placed at the back of your forehead, cheekbones, nose and in between the eyes) and inner ear. It can also infect the blood, lungs and brain and these conditions can be serious.
