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Pneumovax 23 Vaccine

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Marketer

MSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (25mcg)

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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Product introduction

Pneumovax 23 Vaccine is used for prevention of diseases caused by pneumococcal bacteria such as pneumonia, meningitis, ear infections, and blood infections.

Pneumovax 23 Vaccine is usually given as an injection into the muscle of the upper arm by a doctor or a nurse. It should not be self-administered. Only one dose is needed for most people. A booster dose can be given 5 years after the first dose.

Some common side effects of this vaccine include fever and injection site reactions (such as pain, swelling, redness). If these side effects persist or get worse, let the 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 problems with your heart, liver, and kidneys. 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.

Uses of Pneumovax 23 Injection

Prevention of pneumonia, meningitis, blood infection & ear infection
Typhoid fever
Haemophilus influenzae Type b disease
Meningococcal disease
Pneumonia
Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection

Benefits of Pneumovax 23 Injection

In Prevention of pneumonia, meningitis, blood infection & ear infection

Pneumovax 23 Vaccine protects against pneumococcal disease. Pneumococcal disease refers to any illness caused by pneumococcal bacteria such as ear infections, sinus infections, meningitis (infection of the tissue covering the brain and spinal cord), bacteremia (bloodstream infection), or pneumonia (lungs infection). Anyone can get pneumococcal disease, children above 2 years of age, people with certain medical conditions, adults 65 years or older, and cigarette smokers are at the highest risk and can receive this vaccine. Most pneumococcal infections are mild. However, some can be serious. Keeping up to date with recommended vaccines is the best defense against pneumococcal disease.

Side effects of Pneumovax 23 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

Common side effects of Pneumovax 23

Injection site redness
Fever

How to use Pneumovax 23 Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Pneumovax 23 Injection works

Pneumovax 23 Vaccine is a vaccine which helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pneumovax 23 Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Pneumovax 23 Vaccine during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Pneumovax 23 Vaccine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Pneumovax 23 Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Pneumovax 23 Vaccine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Pneumovax 23 Vaccine in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Pneumovax 23 Injection?

If you miss a dose of Pneumovax 23 Vaccine, please consult your doctor.\n

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Quick tips

Pneumovax 23 Vaccine is given to prevent invasive diseases caused by pneumococcal bacteria such as pneumonia, meningitis, ear, and blood infections.
It is usually given as an injection into the muscle (intramuscular) of the upper arm.
Only one dose is needed for most people. A booster dose can be given 5 years after the first dose.
Inform your doctor if you have an infection with a high temperature, as vaccination may need to be delayed until recovery.
It may cause fever. Inform your doctor if it does not go away or if it gets higher than 102 degree Fahrenheit.

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Subunit (Purified Antigen) Vaccines

Patient concerns

I want information about penta five vaccine and other all vaccines

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and the Vaccines that Prevent Them Disease Vaccine Disease spread by Disease symptoms Disease complications Chickenpox Varicella vaccine protects against chickenpox. Air, direct contact Rash, tiredness, headache, fever Infected blisters, bleeding disorders, encephalitis (brain swelling), pneumonia (infection in the lungs) Diphtheria DTaP* vaccine protects against diphtheria. Air, direct contact Sore throat, mild fever, weakness, swollen glands in neck Swelling of the heart muscle, heart failure, coma, paralysis, death Hib Hib vaccine protects against Haemophilus influenzae type b. Air, direct contact May be no symptoms unless bacteria enter the blood Meningitis (infection of the covering around the brain and spinal cord), intellectual disability, epiglottitis (life-threatening infection that can block the windpipe and lead to serious breathing problems), pneumonia (infection in the lungs), death Hepatitis A HepA vaccine protects against hepatitis A. Direct contact, contaminated food or water May be no symptoms, fever, stomach pain, loss of appetite, fatigue, vomiting, jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes), dark urine Liver failure, arthralgia (joint pain), kidney, pancreatic, and blood disorders Hepatitis B HepB vaccine protects against hepatitis B. Contact with blood or body fluids May be no symptoms, fever, headache, weakness, vomiting, jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes), joint pain Chronic liver infection, liver failure, liver cancer Influenza (Flu) Flu vaccine protects against influenza. Air, direct contact Fever, muscle pain, sore throat, cough, extreme fatigue Pneumonia (infection in the lungs) Measles MMR** vaccine protects against measles. Air, direct contact Rash, fever, cough, runny nose, pinkeye Encephalitis (brain swelling), pneumonia (infection in the lungs), death Mumps MMR**vaccine protects against mumps. Air, direct contact Swollen salivary glands (under the jaw), fever, headache, tiredness, muscle pain Meningitis (infection of the covering around the brain and spinal cord) , encephalitis (brain swelling), inflammation of testicles or ovaries, deafness Pertussis DTaP* vaccine protects against pertussis (whooping cough). Air, direct contact Severe cough, runny nose, apnea (a pause in breathing in infants) Pneumonia (infection in the lungs), death Polio IPV vaccine protects against polio. Air, direct contact, through the mouth May be no symptoms, sore throat, fever, nausea, headache Paralysis, death Pneumococcal PCV vaccine protects against pneumococcus. Air, direct contact May be no symptoms, pneumonia (infection in the lungs) Bacteremia (blood infection), meningitis (infection of the covering around the brain and spinal cord), death Rotavirus RV vaccine protects against rotavirus. Through the mouth Diarrhea, fever, vomiting Severe diarrhea, dehydration Rubella MMR** vaccine protects against rubella. Air, direct contact Children infected with rubella virus sometimes have a rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes Very serious in pregnant women?can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, birth defects Tetanus DTaP* vaccine protects against tetanus. Exposure through cuts in skin Stiffness in neck and abdominal muscles, difficulty swallowing, muscle spasms, fever Broken bones, breathing difficulty, deathpenta vaccine is combination of five D, P, T, Hib, HBV

Can a complete remedy medicine be expected for hepatitis b disease in coming years? This is my result is there any chance of me naturally become hepatitis b negative?

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

IgM anti HBcAg, LFT ultrasound abdomen n HBV viral load(quantitative) HbeAg required to know whether it is chronic infection or carrier state

How to improve immunity of the child. She suffered from pneumonia couple of months ago and since then she has become very weak. Suffered from normal fever twice since recovery from pneumonia

Dr. Rajesh Gupta

Paediatrics

Immunity comes from genes,may b affected by environmental conditions & diet healthy food can improve her immunity , in acute conditions inj histoglob I/m can b given , & in chronic case inj gammalergin is prescribed by I/m route both can b repeated after six weeks As for as post pneumonia fever is concerned it may b tubercular pneumonia needs further investigations ESR , MX TEST , TB GOLD & X- RAY CHEST, If u have any investigation pl share with me sometimes over medication of antibiotics may b another reason of recurrent fever I may suggest u treatment after reports in mean while u should concentrate on her diet & exposure to cold should b avoided

Is pneumonia vaccine complsory? For childs

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

If you want to protect your child from getting infection with Pneumococcal bactera which can cause pneumonia, bloodstream infection (sepsis), or meningitis. The bacteria spread through coughing or sneezing, or through direct contact such as kissing.then you can take thatIf you do not want protection to your child from that bacteria you can skip

Which types of vaccinations are mandatory for a child Which vaccinations are important for a child.

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (DTaP) -- Five-Dose Series. 2-4 months: Hepatitis A (Hep A) -- Two-Dose Series. 12-23 months: Hepatitis B (Hep B) Birth: H. influenzae type b (Hib) -- Three-Dose Series. 2-4 months: Influenza. Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) -- Two-Dose Series. Pneumococcal (PCV) Chickenpox (Varicella)

User feedback

Patients taking Pneumovax 23 Vaccine

Once A Month

80%

Once A Day

20%

What are you using Pneumovax 23 Injection for?

Others

100%

How much was the improvement?

Poor

67%

Average

33%

Please rate Pneumovax 23 Vaccine on price

Average

100%

FAQs

Is Pneumovax 23 Vaccine a live virus?

No, Pneumovax 23 Vaccine does not contain a live virus. The vaccine is prepared from purified pneumococcal (bacteria) capsule, which is derived from 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. Though it is not effective against all pneumococcal infections, it protects against a majority of pneumococcal infections.

What does Pneumovax 23 Vaccine mean?

The Pneumovax 23 Vaccine contains long chains of polysaccharide (sugar) molecules. These molecules make up the surface capsule of the bacteria. These polysaccharides are the antigens that trigger the formation of antibodies which help in fighting against the infections.

Is the Pneumovax 23 Vaccine safe?

Yes, Pneumovax 23 Vaccine are very safe. They have undergone years of testing before being licensed by the health authorities and are still under continuous monitoring for safety. Occasionally, there may be slight pain and swelling at the injection site or mild fever, but these subside gradually in a few days. If fever or discomfort persists, consult a doctor.

How long is the Pneumovax 23 Vaccine good for?

You or your child will require one dose of PPSV. A second dose is usually not given until after 3 years of the first dose and is usually not required in healthy people. However, a second dose may be considered usually between 3-5 years after the first dose in people at increased risk of serious pneumococcal infections (such as those without a spleen or if the spleen is not working properly). A second dose within 3 years of the first dose is not recommended due to higher risks of side effects.

Can Pneumovax 23 Vaccine be given prior to or after certain medical procedures?

It is recommended that Pneumovax 23 Vaccine should preferably be given two weeks prior to planned spleen removal or initiation of chemotherapy or other immunosuppressive treatment. Vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy should be avoided. The response to the vaccine may remain diminished following completion of chemotherapy or radiation therapy for cancer. Therefore, it is recommended that the vaccine should be given at least 3 months after such therapy. If the patient has received prolonged therapy or intensive therapy, a longer delay may be appropriate.

Can Pneumovax 23 Vaccine be received together with seasonal influenza vaccine?

Yes, Pneumovax 23 Vaccine can be given with influenza vaccine or other vaccines but with a different syringe and at a different site. Most people are able to prevent both the infections by responding to both the vaccines at the same time.

Can an individual receive Pneumovax 23 Vaccine if they are not feeling well on the day of vaccination?

If you have a minor illness such as a common cold, then you can receive the vaccine. But, if you have an infection with high fever or some other long-standing illness, then vaccination should be taken only after you recover. Consult your doctor to know whether you can take it or not.

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References

Pneumococcal vaccine polyvalent [Package Insert]. Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.; 1983. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2020]. (online) Available from:
Sinha A, Singh S. Immunization and Immunodeficiency. In: Paul VK, Bagga A, editors. Ghai Essential Pediatrics. 8th ed. New Delhi: CBS Publisher's & Distributors Pvt Ltd.; 2013. pp. 199-200.
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine I.P. [Package Insert]. Thane, Maharashtra: MSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.; 2016. [Accessed 19 Oct. 2023] (online) Available from:

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Address: Platina, 8th Floor, C.59, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East) , Mumbai - 400098,

Country of origin: Netherlands
Expires on or after: December, 2025

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