Pack size: 1 Injection  |  Price is for the whole Injection

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Conjugated Vaccine

Form: Injection 0.5ml

Indication

Active immunization for the prevention of pneumococcal disease, Meningitis, Sepsis, Bacteraemic pneumonia, Pleural empyema, Bacteraemia, Pneumococcal pneumonia

Child Dose

Intramuscular Active immunisation against pneumococcal disease Infant 6 wk-6 mth: 3-dose Primary series 1st dose given at 2 mth or at 6 wk of age, with 1-mth interval between doses. A booster dose is recommended at least 6 months after the last priming dose. 2-dose Primary series 2 doses w/ the 1st dose given at 2 mth of age, w/ 2-mth interval between 1st & 2nd dose. Infants 7-11 mth: 2 doses at least 1 mth apart, with the 3rd dose given in the 2nd yr of life. Infant & childn 12 mth-5 yr previously unvaccinated 2 doses w/ at least 2 mth interval between doses. Pre-term infant born at least 27 wk of gestation 3 doses w/ the 1st dose given at 2 mth of age, w/ 1-mth interval between doses. Booster dose Administer at least 6 mth after the last primary dose.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine. Febrile illness, acute disease, anaphylactic reaction to a previous dose, severe primary immunodeficiency.

Mode of Action

These products convey active immunity via stimulation of production of endogenously produced antibodies .

Precaution

Severe renal, hepatic, cardiac, vascular &/or pulmonary dysfunction. Patients on immunosuppressants may be unable to attain required antibody titres. Pregnancy & lactation. Efficacy may be reduced in multiple myeloma, Hodgkin's and non-Hogkin's lymphoma, especially during treatment and in chronic alcoholism. Vaccine should be given 2 wk before starting immunosuppressive treatment or at least 3 mth after treatment completion.

Side Effect

Local inj site reactions, warmth, erythema & swelling; fever, headache, malaise.

Introduction

$52

Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Prevention of pneumonia, meningitis, blood infection & ear infection']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Injection site redness', 'Sleepiness', 'Irritation', 'Loss of appetite', 'Fever', 'Allergic reaction', 'Rash', 'Soreness']}

How to use __NAME__

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

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ 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.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

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

Safety Advice

Information regarding the use of __NAME__ during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

Information regarding the use of __NAME__ during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Safety Advice

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

Safety Advice

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