Yf-Vax
YF-VAX 5 Vials
What is Yf-Vax?
YF-VAX is a live, attenuated virus vaccine used for active immunization against yellow fever. It is recommended for individuals traveling to or residing in areas where yellow fever is endemic, and for laboratory personnel who might be exposed to the virus. Administered via subcutaneous injection, YF-VAX confers immunity by eliciting a strong antibody response.Side Effects
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Confusion, extreme sleepiness, or changes in personality or behavior.
- Shallow breathing.
Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant, or have any medical problems.
- This vaccine may cause a serious type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor right away if you or your child have a rash, itching, swelling of the tongue and throat, or trouble breathing after you receive the vaccine.
- Side effects from this vaccine could occur up to 30 days after you receive the shot. Be sure to tell your doctor about any serious side effects that occur during that time.
- Yellow fever vaccine may cause a serious side effect called neurotropic disease or post-vaccinal encephalitis. Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have confusion, irritability, headache, seizures, stiff neck, or vomiting.
- This vaccine may cause serious allergic reactions affecting multiple body organs (e.g., liver or kidney). Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have the following symptoms: fever, dark urine, headache, rash, stomach pain, unusual tiredness, or yellow eyes or skin.
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- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Confusion, extreme sleepiness, or changes in personality or behavior.
- Shallow breathing.
- Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.
- Fever, severe headache, stiffness in your neck, vomiting, or seizures.
- Decrease in how much and how often you urinate.
- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant, or have any medical problems.
- This vaccine may cause a serious type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor right away if you or your child have a rash, itching, swelling of the tongue and throat, or trouble breathing after you receive the vaccine.
- Side effects from this vaccine could occur up to 30 days after you receive the shot. Be sure to tell your doctor about any serious side effects that occur during that time.
- Yellow fever vaccine may cause a serious side effect called neurotropic disease or post-vaccinal encephalitis. Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have confusion, irritability, headache, seizures, stiff neck, or vomiting.
- This vaccine may cause serious allergic reactions affecting multiple body organs (e.g., liver or kidney). Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have the following symptoms: fever, dark urine, headache, rash, stomach pain, unusual tiredness, or yellow eyes or skin.
- Since the vaccine may not protect everyone completely, it is very important that you use precautions to reduce your chance of mosquito bites. These include using insect repellents and mosquito nets, wearing protective clothing, and staying indoors during twilight and after dark.
- The stopper of the vial contains dry natural rubber (a derivative of latex), which may cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to latex. Tell your doctor if you have a latex allergy before you start receiving this vaccine.
- Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
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YF-VAX 5 Vials
What is Yf-Vax ?
YF-VAX is a live, attenuated virus vaccine used for active immunization against yellow fever. It is recommended for individuals traveling to or residing in areas where yellow fever is endemic, and for laboratory personnel who might be exposed to the virus. Administered via subcutaneous injection, YF-VAX confers immunity by eliciting a strong antibody response.
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