solution for injection,\u00a0suspension\u00a0in a pre-filled\u00a0syringe
conjugated pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (15-valent,\u00a0adsorbed\u00a0)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vaxneuvance is a pneumococcal vaccine given to adults from the age of 18 to protect against diseases caused by 15 types of the bacterium\u00a0Streptococcus pneumoniae<\/em>, also called “pneumococcus”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These diseases include\u00a0lung inflammation\u00a0(\u00a0pneumonia\u00a0),\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord (meningitis\/\u00a0meningitis\u00a0), and serious\u00a0infection\u00a0in the blood (blood poisoning\/sepsis). Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using Vaxneuvance if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n As with other vaccines, it is not certain that everyone vaccinated with Vaxneuvance will receive full protection.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n It has not been determined whether Vaxneuvance can be used in children and adolescents under the age of 18.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Vaxneuvance can be given at the same time as the (inactivated) influenza vaccine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse for advice before using this vaccine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vaxneuvance has no or negligible effect on the ability to drive and use machines. However, some of the side effects (see section 4 “Possible side effects”) may temporarily affect the ability to drive vehicles and use machines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) of\u00a0sodium\u00a0per\u00a0dose, i.e.\u00a0is almost “sodium-free”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An injection of Vaxneuvance is given by a doctor or nurse into a muscle (preferably in the upper arm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell the doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you have been vaccinated against\u00a0pneumococci\u00a0before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special patient groups<\/p>\n\n\n\n An injection of Vaxneuvance may be given to people who have one or more underlying medical conditions that increase the risk of pneumococcal disease (eg, people living with HIV [human immunodeficiency virus]).<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any further questions about this vaccine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like all vaccines, Vaxneuvance can cause\u00a0side effects, but not all users need to get them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Seek medical attention immediately if you experience symptoms of an\u00a0allergic reaction, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following side effects may occur after using Vaxneuvance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Very common<\/strong> (may affect more than 1 in 10 users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 10 users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncommon<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 100 users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rare<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n These side effects are generally mild and short-lived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your healthcare professional if you get any of these\u00a0side effects, or any other unusual symptoms, after receiving this vaccine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep this vaccine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use before the expiry date which is stated on the carton and syringe label after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Store in a refrigerator (2 \u00b0C-8 \u00b0C). Do not freeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Store the pre-filled syringe in the outer carton. Light sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vaxneuvance should be administered as soon as possible after removal from the refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat you need to know before receiving Vaxneuvance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You should not receive Vaxneuvance:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Other medicines\/vaccines and Vaxneuvance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Vaxneuvance contains sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to get Vaxneuvance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to store Vaxneuvance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n