Prevenar 13 Vaccine belongs to a class of medicines known as immunizing agents primarily used to treat pneumococcal infections. It protects against diseases such as sepsis or bacteraemia (bacteria in the bloodstream), meningitis (inflammation around the brain), ear infections, and pneumonia (lung infection). Prevenar 13 Vaccine provides protection against 13 types of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria.

Prevenar 13 Vaccine contains 'Pneumococcal 13 valent conjugate' which is a type of vaccine. It helps to develop immunity by starting a mild infection. This kind of infection does not produce disease but stimulates the body's immune system to make antibodies (proteins) to prevent any upcoming infections.

In some cases, you may experience some common side effects like fever, injection site redness, rashes, decreased appetite, irritation, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Prevenar 13 Vaccine do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components. Prevenar 13 Vaccine should not be taken in conditions like infections with high temperatures. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Prevenar 13 Vaccine . Prevenar 13 Vaccine can be safely given to the children if prescribed by your doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

Prevenar 13 Vaccine is primarily used to treat pneumococcal infections. It protects against diseases such as sepsis or bacteraemia (bacteria in the bloodstream), meningitis (inflammation around the brain), ear infections, pneumonia (lung infection). Prevenar 13 Vaccine provides protection against 13types of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. It helps to develop immunity by starting a mild infection. This kind of condition does not produce disease but stimulates the body's immune system to make antibodies (proteins) to prevent any upcoming infections. This vaccine is used to treat adults and children against infectious illnesses.

• Fever
• Injection site redness
• Rashes
• Decreased appetite
• Irritation
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components. Inform your doctor if you have a severe infection with high fever, bleeding problems, weak immune system, or seizures. Prevenar 13 Vaccine may cause fever, talk to your doctor if it does not go away or if the fever crosses 102°F. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Prevenar 13 Vaccine . Prevenar 13 Vaccine can be safely given to the children above 6weeks if prescribed by your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Prevenar 13 Vaccine may interact with immunosuppressants (sirolimus, tacrolimus, hydrocortisone), medicines used for psoriasis (itchy, dry skin patches) (betamethasone), and the medicines used for rheumatoid arthritis/inflammation in the joint (azathioprine, etanercept, leflunomide).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Prevenar 13 Vaccine should not be used in patients having severe infections with a high fever.

• SIROLIMUS
• TACROLIMUS
• BETAMETHASONE
• ETANERCEPT
• AZATHIOPRINE
• LEFLUNOMIDE

• Eat foods like nuts, beans, seeds, white meat and cold-water fishes like salmon and sardines as they have anti-inflammatory properties. 
• Avoid drinking alcohol as it decreases immunity.
• Eat citrus fruit like orange, kiwi, mandarin and lemon, as they enhance the immune system.
• Eat yoghurt as it decreases the growth of harmful gut bacteria. It also improves the immune system.

Pneumococcal Disease: Pneumococcal disease is a severe infection caused by bacteria. It can cause pneumonia (inflammation in the lungs). Besides this, pneumococcal bacteria can infect the sinuses (small air pockets placed at the back of your forehead, cheekbones, nose and in between the eyes) and inner ear. It can also infect the blood, lungs and brain and these conditions can be serious.