Prevenar 13
Prevenar 13 Products are primarily used for
Prevention of pneumonia, meningitis, blood infection & ear infection
About Prevenar 13 Products
Uses of Prevenar 13 Products
Pneumococcal 13 valent Conjugate Vaccine is used for prevention of pneumonia, meningitis, blood infection & ear infection.
Prevenar 13 Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Prevenar 13 are Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Decreased appetite, Fever, Rash, Irritability, Sleep deprivation, Hypersomnia (excessive sleepiness), Vomiting, Chills, Limitations of arm movement.
How Prevenar 13 Products work
Pneumococcal 13 valent Conjugate Vaccine is a vaccine. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.
Patient Concerns about Prevenar 13 Products
Frequently asked questions about Prevenar 13 Products
Frequently asked questions about Pneumococcal 13 valent Conjugate Vaccine
Q. How many doses of Prevenar 13 Vaccine are needed?
The dosage of Pneumococcal 13 valent Conjugate Vaccine depends on the age of the patient and whether the person is previously vaccinated or not. For infants, Prevenar 13 Vaccine is to be given as a four-dose schedule at 2, 4, 6, and 12–15 months of age. The first dose can be given as early as 6 weeks of age and after that, a gap of about 4 to 8 weeks is recommended between two doses. For adults, only one dose seems to be effective. However, consult your doctor for the exact dose and duration.
Q. Can Prevenar 13 Vaccine be given subcutaneously?
No, this vaccine should not be given subcutaneously (beneath the skin). It should be given as an intramuscular injection. It should be injected in the front of the thigh in infants or in the muscle of the upper arm in children and adults by a trained healthcare professional.
Q. Who should get vaccinated by the Prevenar 13 Vaccine?
Usually, Pneumococcal vaccination is recommended for children below 2 years of age and adults who are 65 years or older. Individuals who are between 2 to 64 years old, with some medical conditions that weaken your immune system, are also advised to take this vaccine. These conditions include HIV/AIDS, nephrotic syndrome, cancer, sickle cell disease, and diabetes. This vaccine is also recommended in chronic diseases like chronic heart, lung, kidney or liver disease, and alcoholism.
Q. Who should not get Prevenar 13 Vaccine?
Patients having a life-threatening allergic reaction with previous pneumococcal vaccination, earlier pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, or a vaccine containing diphtheria toxoid (for example, DTaP) should avoid taking this vaccine. Also, this medicine should not be given to patients who are allergic to any additional component of the pneumococcal vaccine. In conditions when a person is ill or unwell then vaccination should only be given after recovery from illness. Do consult your doctor before planning to take this vaccine and follow the instructions as directed.
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