Yellow Fever Vaccine Live
About Yellow Fever Vaccine Live
Yellow Fever Vaccine Live belongs to the group of medications called 'immunising agents' used to prevent a serious infectious disease called yellow fever. Yellow fever is a viral disease that is transmitted to humans by the bites of infected mosquitoes. It is prone to epidemics and is preventable with a vaccine.
Yellow Fever Vaccine Live is a vaccine or immunizing agent that contains yellow fever virus1 17D-204 strain (live, attenuated). Yellow Fever Vaccine Live helps your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the virus. These antibodies help protect you against the diseases.
A healthcare professional will administer Yellow Fever Vaccine Live. In a few cases, Yellow Fever Vaccine Live may cause side effects such as low-grade fever, redness, pain, and swelling at the injection site. These side effects are temporary and resolve over time. However, inform your doctor if any of these side effects persist or get worse.
Before using Yellow Fever Vaccine Live, let your doctor know about your and/or your children's medical conditions, sensitivities, and all the ongoing medications. You should not get Yellow Fever Vaccine Live when pregnant or breastfeeding unless it is absolutely necessary. It is also advised that you not become pregnant within one month of obtaining Yellow Fever Vaccine Live. So, you must inform your doctor before getting Yellow Fever Vaccine Live if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, want to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
Uses of Yellow Fever Vaccine Live
Medicinal Benefits
Yellow Fever Vaccine Live belongs to the group of medications called ‘immunising agents’ used for the prevention of a serious infectious disease called yellow fever in adults, adolescents, and children. Yellow Fever Vaccine Live contains yellow fever virus1 17D-204 strain (live, attenuated) that helps the body to develop immunity by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies against yellow fever.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Yellow Fever Vaccine Live
- Headache
- Mild or moderate tiredness or weakness (asthenia)
- Pain or discomfort at the injection site
- Muscle pains
- Fever
- Vomiting
- Vomiting
- Painful joints
- Feeling sick (nausea)
- Reactions at the injection site: redness, bruising, swelling or the appearance of a hard lump
Drug Warnings
Before using Yellow Fever Vaccine Live, inform your doctor about any medical issues, sensitivities, or drugs you are currently taking for yourself or your children. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should avoid getting Yellow Fever Vaccine Live unless absolutely essential. It is also recommended that you do not get pregnant within one month of receiving Yellow Fever Vaccine Live. If you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, wish to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding, you must notify your doctor before obtaining Yellow Fever Vaccine Live.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Yellow Fever Vaccine Live may interact with medication used to treat autoimmune diseases (e.g. abatacept), anticancer medications (e.g. abemaciclib, bosutinib, carboplatin, dasatinib, vinblastine),
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Yellow Fever Vaccine Live may interact with disease conditions, including infections (Bacterial/Fungal/Protozoal/Viral), immunodeficiency, or a weakened immune system resulting from conditions.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Yellow Fever Vaccine Live. However, as a precautionary measure, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol.
Pregnancy
cautionYou should not get Yellow Fever Vaccine Live when pregnant unless it is absolutely necessary. It is also advised that you not become pregnant within one month of obtaining Yellow Fever Vaccine Live.
Breast Feeding
cautionYou should not receive Yellow Fever Vaccine Live during breastfeeding unless this cannot be avoided. Your healthcare expert can advise you on whether vaccination is required. It is suggested that you stop breastfeeding for at least two weeks after receiving Yellow Fever Vaccine Live.
Driving
safeYellow Fever Vaccine Live may not affect your ability to drive. However, do not drive or operate machinery if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Liver
safe if prescribedYellow Fever Vaccine Live is probably safe when used in patients with liver diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing Yellow Fever Vaccine Live.
Kidney
safe if prescribedYellow Fever Vaccine Live is probably safe when used in patients with kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing Yellow Fever Vaccine Live.
Children
safe if prescribedYellow Fever Vaccine Live can be used safely in children. The dose of this medicine will be decided by the doctor based on the age and condition of your child.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Dehydration is prevalent in yellow fever patients; drinking plenty of water may assist.
- In fact, persons suffering from yellow fever may have no appetite at all. Even if they are hungry, they refuse to eat. As a result, the diet must be basic and high in carbs. Gruel (a thin liquid food made from oatmeal or another meal that has been boiled in milk or water) is highly recommended.
- Fruits (mostly juices) and veggies (cooked).
- A light carbohydrate diet with no fats, preferably obtained from vegetables and fruits, should be followed.
- For at least two weeks, all fats such as ghee, butter, cream, and oils must be avoided; after that, butter and olive oil may be included in the diet, but their consumption should be limited to a minimum.
- Limit or avoid foods high in fat, spice, and sugar.
- Apply permethrin-containing mosquito repellent on clothing, shoes, camping equipment, and bed netting.
- Cover your skin as much as possible; if you want to venture into mosquito-infested areas, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Yellow fever: Yellow fever is a viral disease that is transmitted to humans by the bites of infected mosquitoes. It is prone to epidemics and is preventable with a vaccine.
FAQs
Yellow Fever Vaccine Live is used to treat Yellow fever.
Yellow Fever Vaccine Live contains yellow fever virus1 17D-204 strain (live, attenuated) that helps the body to develop immunity by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies against yellow fever.
This dose's protection is predicted to last at least ten years and may be life-long.
The common side effects of Yellow Fever Vaccine Live are headache, mild or moderate tiredness or weakness (asthenia), pain or discomfort at the injection site, muscle pains, and fever. These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor immediately.
If you or your child are allergic to the active ingredient, any of the other components of this vaccine, eggs or chicken proteins, or have had a severe adverse reaction to a previous dose of any yellow fever vaccine and are less than six months old, do not use Yellow Fever Vaccine Live.
Yellow Fever Vaccine Live can be given alongside measles vaccination, typhoid fever vaccine (including the Vi capsular polysaccharide), and/or hepatitis A vaccine.
