Prevenar 13 Injection
PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINE
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Introduction
Prevenar 13 injection is a Pneumococcal Vaccine that is used to prevent disease in both children (from 6 weeks to 17 years) and adults (aged 18 years and older). This injection helps to protect against meningitis (inflammation around the brain and spinal cord), sepsis or bacteremia (bacteria in the bloodstream), pneumonia (lung infection), and ear infection caused by 13 different types of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. It makes the body produce antibodies to protect the body against the disease.
Uses
- Meningitis
- Pneumonia
- Sepsis or bacteremia
- Ear infection
How to Consume
Prevenar 13 injection is administered into a muscle or deep under the skin. If this injection is recommended for you, it will be given by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administrate. Your physician will choose the dosage and administration frequency based on the medical condition because it differs for each person.
Benefits
Prevenar 13 injection is primarily used to treat pneumococcal infections like an infection in the lungs, brains, 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 illnesses.
Side Effects
- 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
- Serious:
- Difficulty in breathing
- Blue discoloration of lips or tongue
- Dizziness
- Fever
- Joint swelling
- Muscle pain
- Swelling of lips, tongue, throat, neck, hand, feet, or ankles
- Skin hives and rashes
- Common:
- Swelling and hardening at the injection site
- Soreness
- Pain
- Redness
Storage
COLD CHAIN
Packaging
1 PREFILLED SYRINGE
FAQs
What is PREVENAR 13 INJECTION used for?
;Meningitis ;Pneumonia ;Sepsis or bacteremia ;Ear infection
How should I take PREVENAR 13 INJECTION?
Prevenar 13 injection is administered into a muscle or deep under the skin. If this injection is recommended for you, it will be given by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administrate. Your physician will choose the dosage and administration frequency based on the medical condition because it differs for each person.
What are the side effects of PREVENAR 13 INJECTION?
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 ;Serious: ;Difficulty in breathing ;Blue discoloration of lips or tongue ;Dizziness ;Fever ;Joint swelling ;Muscle pain ;Swelling of lips, tongue, throat, neck, hand, feet, or ankles ;Skin hives and rashes ;Common: ;Swelling and hardening at the injection site ;Soreness ;Pain ;Redness
How should I store PREVENAR 13 INJECTION?
COLD CHAIN
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