Synflorix vaccine 0.5ml 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. Do not take Synflorix vaccine if you are allergic to the Pneumococcal vaccine or any other ingredients in this medicine or any other vaccine with diphtheria toxoid. Also, do not take it if you have a severe infection with a fever (over 38°C). Before starting the treatment, inform your doctor about present and past medical problems, breathing problems, bleeding, and bruising condition. Inform your doctor if you have a low resistance to the infection (weekend immune system or seizures. Notify your doctor if your child is prematurely born (at or before 28 weeks of gestation). Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or think you might be pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not self-administer. A well-trained doctor should inject Synflorix vaccine 0.5ml.
Side Effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Although all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Synflorix vaccine side effects are:
• Swelling and hardening at the injection site
• Soreness
• Pain
• Redness
Synflorix Vaccine 0.5ml is administered into a muscle or deep under the skin. If this vaccine is recommended for you, it will be given by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. Your physician will choose the Synflorix vaccine dose schedule and frequency based on your medical condition because it differs for each person.
• Breast Feeding: It is unknown whether the ingredient of Synflorix Vaccine 0.5ml passes to the breast milk. Inform your doctor to get advice regarding breastfeeding.
• Alcohol: It is unknown whether consuming alcohol while taking a Synflorix Vaccine 0.5ml is safe. Please speak with your physician.
• Liver: It is unknown whether Synflorix Vaccine 0.5ml is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any liver-related symptoms.
• Lungs: It is unknown whether Synflorix Vaccine 0.5ml is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.
• Driving: It is unknown whether Synflorix Vaccine 0.5ml alters the ability to drive or operate the machine. Consult your doctor for more information. However, if you experience any side effects, avoid driving.
• Pregnancy: Inform your medical professional if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby or breastfeeding. Ask for the suggestion before taking Synflorix Vaccine 0.5ml