YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE belongs to the group of medications called 'immunising agents' used to prevent a serious infectious disease called yellow fever. Yellow fever is a viral disease that is transmitted to humans by the bites of infected mosquitoes. It is prone to epidemics and is preventable with a vaccine.
YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE is a vaccine or immunizing agent that contains yellow fever virus1 17D-204 strain (live, attenuated). YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE helps your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the virus. These antibodies help protect you against the diseases.
A healthcare professional will administer YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE. In a few cases, YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE may cause side effects such as low-grade fever, redness, pain, and swelling at the injection site. These side effects are temporary and resolve over time. However, inform your doctor if any of these side effects persist or get worse.
Before using YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE, let your doctor know about your and/or your children's medical conditions, sensitivities, and all the ongoing medications. You should not get YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE when pregnant or breastfeeding unless it is absolutely necessary. It is also advised that you not become pregnant within one month of obtaining YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE. So, you must inform your doctor before getting YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, want to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
Yellow fever
YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE belongs to the group of medications called ‘immunising agents’ used for the prevention of a serious infectious disease called yellow fever in adults, adolescents, and children. YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE contains yellow fever virus1 17D-204 strain (live, attenuated) that helps the body to develop immunity by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies against yellow fever.
Before using YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE, inform your doctor about any medical issues, sensitivities, or drugs you are currently taking for yourself or your children. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should avoid getting YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE unless absolutely essential. It is also recommended that you do not get pregnant within one month of receiving YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE. If you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, wish to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding, you must notify your doctor before obtaining YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE.
Drug-Drug Interactions: YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE may interact with medication used to treat autoimmune diseases (e.g. abatacept), anticancer medications (e.g. abemaciclib, bosutinib, carboplatin, dasatinib, vinblastine),
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE may interact with disease conditions, including infections (Bacterial/Fungal/Protozoal/Viral), immunodeficiency, or a weakened immune system resulting from conditions.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE. However, as a precautionary measure, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol.
You should not get YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE when pregnant unless it is absolutely necessary. It is also advised that you not become pregnant within one month of obtaining YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE.
You should not receive YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE during breastfeeding unless this cannot be avoided. Your healthcare expert can advise you on whether vaccination is required. It is suggested that you stop breastfeeding for at least two weeks after receiving YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE.
YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE may not affect your ability to drive. However, do not drive or operate machinery if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE is probably safe when used in patients with liver diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE.
YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE is probably safe when used in patients with kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE.
YELLOW FEVER VACCINE LIVE can be used safely in children. The dose of this medicine will be decided by the doctor based on the age and condition of your child.
Yellow fever: Yellow fever is a viral disease that is transmitted to humans by the bites of infected mosquitoes. It is prone to epidemics and is preventable with a vaccine.