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Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml
Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml
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Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml | 1 Vial

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Introduction of Prevenar 13 Vaccine

Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml is a vaccine that protects against different types of streptococcus pneumonia bacteria that can cause serious infections such as pneumonia, meningitis, sepsis, blood infections, and ear infections.  Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml is recommended for children and adults at high risk of pneumococcal infections. Prevenar 13 Vaccine helps the body make its antibodies that protect you from these diseases. Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml protects only against diseases caused by the thirteen strains of streptococcus pneumonia contained in the vaccine.

Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml may cause some side effects, although not everyone experiences them. Some of the most common side effects include reactions at the injection site, such as pain, swelling, or redness, as well as irritability, loss of appetite, and sleepiness. These issue effects are typically slight and leave on their very very very non-public indoors some days. If you experience any of these side effects, and they persist or get worse, it is important to let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to recommend ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

Before taking Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml if you ever had a severe allergic reaction to a pneumococcal or diphtheria toxic vaccine or a bleeding or blood clotting disorder such as haemophilia or easy bruising or a weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicine).  You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult and seek advice from their doctor before receiving the Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml.

You should not receive a booster dose of this Prevenar 13 Vaccine if you had a life-threatening allergic reaction after the first shot. Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml should be administered intramuscularly, usually in the muscle of the upper arm. Prevenar 13 Vaccine should not be self-administered. You must receive all the doses of this Prevenar 13 Vaccine to make it effective.


Uses of Prevenar 13 Vaccine

Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml to prevent different types of streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria that can cause serious infections such as pneumonia, meningitis, sepsis, blood infections, and ear infections in children and adults.


Benefits of Prevenar 13 Vaccine

Use of Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml has several benefits in protecting against different types of streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, which can cause serious infections such as pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis.

Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml is highly effective in preventing pneumococcal pneumonia, which is a serious lung infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml also reduces the need for hospitalization and death caused by pneumococcal pneumonia

Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml also protects against other invasive infections caused by the bacteria, such as meningitis, sepsis, and bacteremia

Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml is recommended for children, adults at high risk of pneumococcal infection, and older adults. It is particularly important for individuals who are more likely to develop severe illness or complications from pneumococcal infections.

Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml can also provide herd immunity, meaning that when enough people in a community are vaccinated, the spread of the bacteria is less likely, ultimately protecting the unvaccinated people as well

Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml is cost-effective as it helps prevent serious illnesses and hospitalizations, which can be expensive to treat.


Side Effects of Prevenar 13 Vaccine

As with all medicines, Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml may have side effects which do not require medical attention and which will disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Tell your doctor if they persist or if you're concerned about them.


Most Common Side Effects of Prevenar 13 Vaccine

  • Redness where a shot was given
  • Trouble moving the arm where a shot was given
  • (in a child) crying or fussiness
  • Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Rash


Common Side Effects of Prevenar 13 Vaccine

  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Headache
  • Feeling tired
  • Muscle or joint pain
  • Sleeping more or less than usual
  • Swelling, tenderness


How to Use Prevenar 13 Vaccine?

Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml is administered by a healthcare professional or nurse in a hospital or clinic setting. The specific dosage and administration of Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml will depend on the clinical condition, age and medical history of the patient, and other factors.


How Prevenar 13 Vaccine Works?

Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml works by introducing a small piece of the pneumococcal bacteria, called a polysaccharide, into the body. The polysaccharide is attached or conjugated, to a protein that helps the immune system recognize it as foreign. This prompts the immune system to produce antibodies against the polysaccharide, which can protect against future infections with the bacteria. Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml is designed to protect against 13 different types of pneumococcal bacteria, which are responsible for many cases of pneumonia, meningitis, and other serious infections.


Safety Advices Prevenar 13 Vaccine

alcohol
Alcohol
Unsafe

It is generally not recommended to drink alcohol while taking Prevenar 13 Vaccine. It may increase the risk of liver damage. It is extremely good to avoid alcohol or limit your alcohol consumption even when taking any medication.

liver
Liver
Use with Caution

Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. It is important that patients with liver disease closely monitor liver function while taking Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml. Report any unusual symptoms or changes in liver function to their doctor. The dose of Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml may need to be adjusted in patients with liver disease.

driving
Driving
Safe

It is uncertain if the Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml affects one's ability to drive. If any symptoms that impair focus and reaction occur, do not operate a vehicle.

kidney
Kidney
Use with Caution

Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml should be used with caution in patients with Kidney disease. It is important that patients with kidney disease closely monitor kidney function while taking Prevenar 13 Vaccine and report any unusual symptoms or changes in kidney function to their doctor. The dose of Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml may need to be adjusted in patients with kidney disease.

breastfeeding
Breastfeeding
Use with Caution

It is not known whether this Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml is excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised when Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml is administered to a nursing mother.

pregnancy
Pregnancy
Safe

Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Prevenar 13 Vaccine. It is not known whether Prevenar 13 Vaccine can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Prevenar 13 Vaccine 0.5 ml should be given to pregnant women only if needed.


References

1. PREVENAR 13 0.5ML vaccine, pneumococcal conjugate - Prevenar-13 Injection, Product Leaflet

2. Pneumococcal Polysaccharide ConjugateVaccine (Adsorbed) Ph.Eur., 13-valent, Product Leaflet 

3. Pneumococcal 13-valent Conjugate Vaccine, FDA, Product Leaflet

4. PREVNAR 13(Pneumococcal 13-valent Conjugate Vaccine[Diphtheria CRM197 Protein])Suspension for intramuscular injection, Product Leaflet

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