Prevenar

Uses of Prevenar

Precautions and Warnings

Before receiving this vaccine, tell your health care professional if you are allergic to it; or to other vaccines (such as diphtheria, tetanus, Haemophilus influenzae); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as latex or dry natural rubber that can be found in the product packaging), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your health care professional for more details.

Before using this vaccine, tell your health care professional your medical history, especially of: vaccination/immunization history, recent illness/fever, immune system disorders (such as due to HIV infection, certain cancers such as leukemia/lymphoma, cancer or radiation treatment).

During pregnancy, this vaccine should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your health care professional.

It is unknown if this vaccine passes into breast milk. Consult your health care professional before breastfeeding.

Dosage

The child may receive up to 4 injections. The number of injections that are given depends on the age of the child. Adults only receive 1 injection.

Side Effect

Common side effects:

• local reaction around the injection site such as redness, itchiness, tenderness, pain or discomfort which may temporarily prevent use of the arm, warmth, burning or stinging, swelling, limitation of arm movement or the formation of hard lumps or scars
• flushing or redness of the skin
• sleepiness
• disturbed sleep
• chills
• fatigue
• irritability
• fever
• headache
• loss of appetite
• vomiting
• diarrhoea
• skin rash, itchy spots or red lumps on the skin, also called hives
• itchiness, hives or rash over the body
• joint or muscle pain