Prevenar 13 Vaccine
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Product introduction
Prevenar 13 Vaccine is used to prevent pneumonia, meningitis, blood and, ear infections. The vaccine helps the body make its own antibodies which protects you against these diseases. It only protects against disease caused by the thirteen strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria included in the 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.
Uses of Prevenar 13 Suspension for Injection
- Prevention of pneumonia, meningitis, blood infection & ear infection
Benefits of Prevenar 13 Suspension for Injection
In Prevention of pneumonia, meningitis, blood infection & ear infection
Prevenar 13 Vaccine protects against 13 types of bacteria that cause 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, but children under 2 years of age, people with certain medical conditions, adults 65 years or older, and cigarette smokers are at the highest risk. 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 Prevenar 13 Suspension for 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 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
How to use Prevenar 13 Suspension for Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Prevenar 13 Suspension for Injection works
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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Prevenar 13 Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Prevenar 13 Vaccine during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Prevenar 13 Vaccine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Prevenar 13 Vaccine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Prevenar 13 Vaccine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Prevenar 13 Vaccine in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Prevenar 13 Suspension for Injection?
If you miss a dose of Prevenar 13 Vaccine, consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Vaccines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VACCINES
Action Class
Subunit (Purified antigen)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Prevenar 13 Vaccine
Once A Day
80%
Once A Month
20%
What are you using Prevenar 13 Suspension for Injection for?
Pneumonia
69%
Others
31%
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
56%
Average
33%
Poor
11%
What were the side-effects while using Prevenar 13 Vaccine?
No Side Effec*
32%
Fever
32%
Decreased app*
8%
Irritation
8%
Headache
8%
*No Side Effect, Decreased appetite
How do you take Prevenar 13 Suspension for Injection?
With or witho*
53%
With food
32%
Empty stomach
16%
*With or without food
Please rate Prevenar 13 Vaccine on price
Expensive
65%
Average
26%
Not Expensive
9%
FAQs
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.
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.
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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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Pneumococcal 13 valent Conjugate Vaccine [Prescribing Information]. Philadelphia, PA: Pfizer; 2010 [revised Jul. 2019]. [Accessed 29 Nov. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Conjugate Vaccine (Adsorbed) Ph.Eur., 13-valent [Prescribing Information]. Hampshire, UK: John Wyeth & Brother Ltd.; 2009. [Accessed 19 Oct. 2023] (online) Available from:
- Pneumococcal 13-valent Conjugate Vaccine (Diphtheria CRM197 Protein) [Prescribing Information]. Philadelphia, PA: Wyeth Pharmaceuticals LLC.; 2019. [Accessed 19 Oct. 2023] (online) Available from:
- Tereziu S, Minter DA. Pneumococcal Vaccine. [Updated 2023 Mar 20]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023. [Accessed 19 Oct. 2023] (online) Available from:
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: September, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Prevenar 13 Vaccine. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: September, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Prevenar 13 Vaccine. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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