Jenvac Vaccine

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Rs.669for 1 prefilled syringe(s) (0.5 ml Injection each)
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Composition FOR Jenvac 5mcg Injection

Inactivated Japanese Encephalitis virus protein(5mcg)

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Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Jenvac Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Jenvac Vaccine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Jenvac Vaccine should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Jenvac 5mcg Injection

Inactivated Japanese Encephalitis virus protein(5mcg)

Jenvac injection uses

{med_name} is used for prevention of Japanese Encephalitis.

How jenvac injection works

Jenvac Vaccine is a vaccine. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.

Common side effects of jenvac injection

Fatigue, Fever, Headache, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Muscle pain, Nausea

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Expert advice FOR Jenvac Injection

  • Inactivated Japanese Encephalitis virus protein is given to prevent Japanese encephalitis (infection of the brain).
  • Tell your doctor if you have a fever or infection of any type before taking Inactivated Japanese Encephalitis virus protein.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder.
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking certain medicines or receiving cancer treatments.
  • Japanese encephalitis is passed to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito, so be careful and try to avoid mosquito bites.
  • Mosquitoes that carry the Japanese encephalitis virus are most active in the evening. If you go out after sunset then wear long-sleeved clothing and trousers. Light colors are better, as they are less attractive to mosquitoes.
  • Always use mosquito nets while sleeping.
  • Try to avoid using mosquito coils as the smoke coming from them might be harmful to you and your kids at home.

Frequently asked questions FOR Jenvac 5mcg Injection

Inactivated Japanese Encephalitis virus protein

Q. What is Jenvac Vaccine?
Jenvac Vaccine is a single dose inactivated Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Vaccine. It has been developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Virology, India and is prepared from an Indian strain (Kolar- 821564XY) of the JE virus.
Q. How effective is Jenvac Vaccine?
Jenvac Vaccine is a safe and effective vaccine that protects against all known strains of Japanese Encephalitis.
Q. Who should not get Jenvac Vaccine?
Jenvac Vaccine should not be given to people who are allergic to Jenvac Vaccine or any of its ingredients or if they have had an allergic reaction to it earlier. Individuals who have a past history of getting a serious allergic reaction to any medicine should also avoid getting it. Pregnant females and infants below 2 months of age also should not be administered Jenvac Vaccine.
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Q. What are the possible side effects if Jenvac Vaccine?
The possible side effects of Jenvac Vaccine are pain, swelling, or redness where the injection is administered, headache, muscle pain, and fever. However, these are usually not bothersome and will resolve in sometime. If they don’t, consult your doctor.
Q. How is Jenvac Vaccine administered?
Jenvac Vaccine should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self-administered. It is usually given intramuscularly (into the muscle) in the thigh region of children and into the muscle of the upper arm while giving it to adults. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Jenvac Vaccine.

Content on this page was last updated on 19 September, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)