Synflorix Vaccine 0.5 ml

Synflorix Vaccine belongs to a class of medicines known as immunizing agents primarily used to prevent/treat pneumococcal infections such as sepsis or bacteraemia (bacteria in the bloodstream), meningitis (inflammation around the brain), ear infections, pneumonia (lung infection). Pneumococcal disease is a severe infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. 

Synflorix Vaccine contains ‘Pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine’ which 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, allergic reaction, injection site redness, rashes, and decreased appetite (feeling not hungry). Most of these side effects of Synflorix 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. Synflorix Vaccine should not be taken in conditions like severe infections with high temperatures. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Synflorix Vaccine . Synflorix Vaccine can be safely given to the children if prescribed by the doctor. Synflorix Vaccine may cause drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert.

Synflorix Vaccine is primarily used to treat pneumococcal infections like an infection in the lungs, brains, blood and inner ear. 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 (feeling not hungry)

• Irritation

• Headache

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the contents. If you have a weak immune system caused by any disease, bleeding disorder, or severe infections with high fever, inform your doctor. Synflorix Vaccine may cause fever; consult 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 Synflorix Vaccine . Synflorix Vaccine can be safely given to the children if prescribed by your doctor.

• Eat foods like nuts, beans, seeds, white meat and cold-water fishes like salmon and sardines as it has anti-inflammatory properties. 

• Avoid drinking alcohol as it decreases immunity.

• Eat citrus fruits like orange, kiwi as it enhances the immune system.

• Eat yoghurt as it decreases the growth of bacteria. It also improves the immune system.