Manufacturer: Pfizer Ltd
Salt Composition : Pneumococcal 13 valent Conjugate Vaccine
Prevenar 13 Vaccine is given as an injection into a muscle by your doctor or nurse. It should not be self-administered. It is important that you receive all the doses of this vaccine to make it effective.
Some common side effects of this vaccine include injection site reactions (such as pain, swelling, redness), irritability, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and sleepiness. If these side effects persist or get worse, let your doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
To ensure safety, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses. 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 vaccine.
Prevenar 13 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.
[Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Conjugate Vaccine (Adsorbed)] (10-Valent) is a sterile suspension of saccharides of the capsular antigens of Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes 1, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 9V, 14, 19A, 19F and 23F individually conjugated by using 1 cyano-4-dimethylamino pyridinium tetrafluoroborate ...
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Prevenar 13
Sleepiness
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Decreased appetite
Irritability
Rash
Sleep deprivation
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Fever
Hypersomnia (excessive sleepiness)
Chills
Limitations of arm movement
Do not administer a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine to: A person who has ever had a severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose of PCV7, PCV13, PCV15, or PCV20, or to any vaccine containing diphtheria toxoid.
Information regarding the use of Prevenar 13 Vaccine during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Prevenar 13 Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Prevenar 13 Vaccine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against serious illnesses like pneumonia and meningitis. It's recommended for people at higher risk of these illnesses, such as babies and adults aged 65 and over.
Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some products that may interact with this vaccine include: drugs that weaken the immune system (including cyclosporine, tacrolimus, cancer chemotherapy, corticosteroids such as prednisone).
Kindly do not self administer.
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
If you miss a dose of Prevenar 13 Vaccine, consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Prevenar 13 Vaccine is given to prevent invasive diseases caused by pneumococcal bacteria such as pneumonia, meningitis, ear, and blood infections.
It is given as an injection into a muscle by your doctor or nurse.
Inform your doctor if you or your child has an infection with high temperature, as vaccination may need to be delayed until recovery.
It may cause fever, irritability, sleepiness, and reduced appetite. Inform your doctor if it does not go away or if the fever crosses 102 degrees Fahrenheit.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
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 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.
