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SII Q-VAC Vaccine is an immunizing medication used to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and hepatitis B infections in children. It works by stimulating the immune system to fight against these microorganisms, providing protection against infection. Your child may experience pain at the injection site or discomfort, redness, or swelling at the injection site, fever, drowsiness, irritability, and unusual crying.

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About SII Q-VAC Vaccine

SII Q-VAC Vaccine is used to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and hepatitis B infections in infants aged six weeks and more. Hepatitis B is a liver infection that can cause serious health issues. Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis are bacterial infections affecting the nervous system, respiratory tract, and skin. If left untreated, these diseases can be severe and potentially life-threatening. Vaccination is essential to prevent these infections.

SII Q-VAC Vaccine contains Diphtheria toxoid, Hepatitis B vaccine, Pertussis toxoid, and Tetanus toxoid. SII Q-VAC Vaccine works by giving the body a weakened or inactivated form of the disease-causing agent, which causes the immune system to create antibodies especially to combat that specific disease. This effectively provides immunity without actually causing the illness. Thus, it helps provide immunity or resistance against these infections. The viral vaccine can be an inactivated or killed virus (unable to replicate) or an attenuated/live (the virus cannot cause the disease but can induce an immune response).

A healthcare professional will administer SII Q-VAC Vaccine. Common side effects of SII Q-VAC Vaccine are pain at the injection site or discomfort, redness or swelling at the injection site, fever, drowsiness, irritability, and unusual crying. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects in your child that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if your child has had febrile convulsions or if your family has a history of convulsions, SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), or allergic reactions to SII Q-VAC Vaccine or any of its components. Also, inform your doctor if your child has liver or kidney impairments. These conditions won't necessarily stop vaccination. However, extra care is needed for children with bleeding disorders or low platelet counts due to a higher risk of bleeding after injection.

Uses of SII Q-VAC Vaccine

SII Q-VAC Vaccine is used to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and hepatitis B infections.

Directions for Use

SII Q-VAC Vaccine will be administered by a healthcare professional. 

Medicinal Benefits

SII Q-VAC Vaccine contains Diphtheria toxoid, Hepatitis B vaccine, Pertussis toxoid, and Tetanus toxoid. When injected, the viral vaccine exposes the body to a small dose of the virus or its protein, helping to provide immunity or resistance against these diseases. The virus can be inactivated or killed (unable to replicate) or attenuated/live (cannot cause the disease but can induce an immune response).

How SII Q-VAC Vaccine Works

SII Q-VAC Vaccine contains Diphtheria toxoid, Hepatitis B vaccine, Pertussis toxoid, and Tetanus toxoid. It works by exposing the body to a small dose of the virus or its protein when injected. Thereby, it helps provide immunity or resistance against these diseases. The viral vaccine can be inactivated or killed virus (inability to replicate) or attenuated/live (cannot cause the disease but can induce an immune response).

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of SII Q-VAC Vaccine

  • Pain at the injection site or discomfort
  • Redness or swelling at the injection site
  • Fever
  • Drowsiness
  • Irritability
  • Unusual crying

What if I have taken an overdose of SII Q-VAC Vaccine

The overdose of SII Q-VAC Vaccine is unlikely as a doctor administers it. However, if you suspect any adverse reactions or unusual symptoms in your child while on treatment with SII Q-VAC Vaccine, please inform your doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

SII Q-VAC Vaccine should not be given if your child has had an allergic reaction to it or similar vaccines, or experienced neurological problems after a pertussis vaccine. It's also not recommended if your child has a severe infection with a high fever over 38°C, but minor infections like a cold are usually okay after consulting your doctor. Inform your doctor if your child had febrile convulsions or if your family has a history of convulsions, SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), or allergic reactions to SII Q-VAC Vaccine or any of its components. Also inform your doctor if your child had liver or kidney impairments.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Encourage a balanced diet with whole, nutrient-rich foods.
  • Avoid unhealthy foods like fatty, raw, or undercooked options.
  • Maintain a healthy weight through diet and regular physical activity.
  • Practice good hygiene by washing hands regularly.
  • Avoid sharing personal items to prevent the spread of infections.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

IMMUNIZING AGENTS
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Alcohol

Not applicable

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Pregnancy

Not applicable

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

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Driving

Not applicable

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor before using SII Q-VAC Vaccine if your child has kidney problems.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor before using SII Q-VAC Vaccine if your child has liver impairment.

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Children

Consult your doctor

SII Q-VAC Vaccine is typically given to infants from 6 weeks old. Please consult your doctor if you have concerns using SII Q-VAC Vaccine in children.

FAQs

SII Q-VAC Vaccine is used to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and hepatitis B infections.

SII Q-VAC Vaccine works by injecting the body with a small dose of the virus or its protein, helping to provide immunity or resistance against these infections. The viral vaccine can be an inactivated or killed virus (unable to replicate) or an attenuated/live virus (cannot cause the disease but can induce an immune response).

Your child may experience flu-like symptoms and a fever after getting vaccinated with SII Q-VAC Vaccine. This is a common side effect that occurs after every vaccine. The fever gradually decreases after 1-2 days. However, please consult your doctor if the fever persists.

The hepatitis B vaccine stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies that fight the hepatitis B virus, providing long-term protection. In contrast, hepatitis B immunoglobulin offers immediate protection by injecting antibodies that combat the virus, typically used when swift action is necessary.

SII Q-VAC Vaccine will be administered by the doctor or healthcare professional only.

Hepatitis B can be life-threatening if it leads to complications like liver failure, cirrhosis (scarring), or liver cancer, especially in chronic cases.

The common side effects of SII Q-VAC Vaccine may include pain at the injection site or discomfort, redness or swelling at the injection site, fever, drowsiness, irritability, and unusual crying. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects in your child that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - SI66498

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