{"id":8149,"date":"2021-03-06T09:27:21","date_gmt":"2021-03-06T09:27:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=8149"},"modified":"2022-11-27T16:44:02","modified_gmt":"2022-11-27T16:44:02","slug":"encepur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/encepur\/","title":{"rendered":"Encepur Vaccine For TBE Side Effects Benefits Vaccination Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Encepur Vaccine 0.5 ml\u00a0Suspension\u00a0for\u00a0injection,\u00a0<br>tick vaccine against <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/tbe-tick-borne-brain-inflammation\/\">tick-borne encephalitis<\/a> (TBE) (inactivated)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Encepur Vaccine Is And What It Is Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It contains inactivated&nbsp;virus&nbsp;of the type that causes tick-borne encephalitis (TBE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Encepur kinder Vaccine is intended for use in people from the age of 12 to prevent disease caused by the TBE&nbsp;virus.&nbsp;TBE&nbsp;virus&nbsp;is an important cause of viral infections in the&nbsp;central nervous system.&nbsp;Most&nbsp;infections&nbsp;with this&nbsp;virus&nbsp;are caused by tick bites.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"399\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Encepur-vaccine.jpg\" alt=\"Encepur vaccine for TBE\" class=\"wp-image-36415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Encepur-vaccine.jpg 399w, https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Encepur-vaccine-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><figcaption>Encepur vaccine<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits Of Encepur Vaccine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The vaccine is beneficial for people who are permanently or temporarily staying in areas where TBE occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Encepur kinder vaccine<\/em> belong to a group of drugs that affect the immune system (the body&#8217;s natural defenses against&nbsp;infections&nbsp;) to protect against diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with other vaccines, it is possible that Encepur does not completely protect all vaccinated individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For children from 1 to 11 years of age, Encepur Kinder is used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before You Take Encepur Vaccination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Use Encepur Vaccine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have an\u00a0acute\u00a0illness that requires treatment.\u00a0You should not be vaccinated until at least 2 weeks after recovery<\/li><li>If you have any complications after previous vaccination with it.\u00a0In this case, you should not be vaccinated with the same vaccine until the cause of the complications has been investigated<\/li><li>If you are allergic to the active substance or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before receiving Encepur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Encepur vaccine may contain residues of eggs and chicken&nbsp;protein, such as <ul><li>Ovalbumin (an&nbsp;egg white&nbsp;protein&nbsp;).&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have reacted with anaphylactic symptoms, such as<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hives<\/li><li>Swelling of the upper respiratory tract (lips, tongue, throat)<\/li><li>Narrowing of the airways (&nbsp;bronchospasm&nbsp;)<\/li><li>A drop in blood pressure, or a rapid drop in&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;that has caused an&nbsp;acute&nbsp;condition (&nbsp;shock&nbsp;)<\/li><li>After exposure to eggs or chicken protein<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>talk to your doctor or nurse before receiving the vaccine.&nbsp;In such very rare cases,&nbsp;injection is&nbsp;recommended one is given under close supervision.&nbsp;In general, however, there is no increased risk of vaccination with Encepur if you have been diagnosed as &#8220;allergic to chicken protein&#8221; only via a questionnaire or positive spot test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The doctor or nurse will be careful not to inject the vaccine into a blood vessel.&nbsp;Accidental&nbsp;injection&nbsp;into a blood vessel can in extreme cases provoke a shock reaction.<\/li><li>As with all injected vaccines, appropriate medical treatment and monitoring should always be available in the event of a rare&nbsp;anaphylactic reaction&nbsp;following vaccination.<\/li><li>Your doctor or nurse will assess the need for vaccination if you have an existing, serious, neurological illness.<\/li><li>Fainting, fainting, or other stress-related reactions can occur as a reaction to all kinds of&nbsp;needle injections.&nbsp;Tell your doctor or nurse if you have previously reacted in this way.<\/li><li>The TBE vaccine does not protect against other tick-borne diseases (eg&nbsp;Lyme disease&nbsp;) even if they are transmitted at the same time as tick-borne encephalitis.<\/li><li>If you have a weakened immune system, for example, because of&nbsp;HIV infection or because of drugs that inhibit the body&#8217;s immune system, the effect of the Encepur vaccine be limited or uncertain.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latex-Allergic People:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Encepur Vaccine Pre-filled&nbsp;Syringe&nbsp;Without A Needle:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Natural rubber latex could not be detected in the tip guard of the syringe, but the safe use of Encepur in latex-sensitive individuals has not been established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Encepur Vaccine Pre-filled&nbsp;Syringe&nbsp;With A Needle:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The needle cover contains latex.&nbsp;May cause severe allergic reactions.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor before receiving Encepur if you are allergic to latex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Encepur Vaccine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If more than one vaccine is given at the same time, it must be given at different injection sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this Encepur vaccine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No controlled&nbsp;clinical trials&nbsp;have been performed on pregnant women.&nbsp;It should therefore only be used after careful consideration of the risks and benefits to pregnant and lactating women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No studies have been performed with the Encepur vaccine to assess the effect on the ability to drive and use machines (see also section 4, Possible&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the&nbsp;<strong>tbe vaccine side effects<\/strong>&nbsp;described in section 4 may affect the ability to drive and use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tbe vaccine side effects<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This vaccine contains trace amounts of formaldehyde, chlortetracycline, gentamycin, and&nbsp;neomycin.&nbsp;Tell your doctor if you have had an&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;to these ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Encepur Vaccine Schedule And Dosing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor or pharmacist will tell you how to get this vaccine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One&nbsp;dose of&nbsp;Encepur (0.5 ml) for adults and adolescents from 12 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is given as a total of 3 injections, preferably during the <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cold\/\">cold<\/a> months of the year to protect during the risk period (spring\/summer).&nbsp;The vaccine is given according to one of the following schedules:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Standard schedule (preferred vaccination schedule)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dos&nbsp;1<\/td><td>Optional day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dos&nbsp;2<\/td><td>14 days to 3 months after the first&nbsp;dose.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dos&nbsp;3<\/td><td>9 to 12 months after the second&nbsp;dose.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top-up dose 1<\/td><td>3 years after the third&nbsp;dose.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Additional refill dose<\/td><td>Persons 12-49 years: every 5 yearsPersons&gt; 49 years: every 3 years&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Vaccunation Schedule of Encepur vaccine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The second vaccination can be given no earlier than 14 days after the first vaccination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Shortened vaccination schedule (when immediate protection is needed)<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dos&nbsp;1<\/td><td>Optional day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dos&nbsp;2<\/td><td>7 days after the first&nbsp;dose.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dos&nbsp;3<\/td><td>21 days after the second&nbsp;dose.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top-up dose 1<\/td><td>12-18 months after the third&nbsp;dose.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Additional refill dose<\/td><td>Persons 12-49 years: every 5 yearsPersons&gt; 49 years: every 3 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Encepur vaccination schedule<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be informed when to return for the next&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If necessary, the vaccination schedule can be more flexible.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor or nurse for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Encepur vaccine Use For Children And Adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Encepur should not be used in children under 12 years of age.&nbsp;Encepur Barn is recommended for this age group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will give an&nbsp;injection&nbsp;into your upper arm muscle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vaccine should not be given (deep) into the skin as protection may be impaired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vaccine should never be given to a friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions about the use of this vaccine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overdose Of The Encepur Vaccine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not known what risks and types of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may occur if you are given more than the recommended&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Side Effects Of The Encepur Vaccine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A very common&nbsp;Encepur vaccine side effect&nbsp;(occurring in more than 1 in 10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Headache<\/li><li>Muscle <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">aches<\/a><\/li><li>Transient <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">pain<\/a> at the injection site<\/li><li>General malaise.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Common&nbsp;adverse side effects of the Encepur vaccine&nbsp;(affecting less than 1 in 10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nausea<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/joint-pain\/\">Joint pain<\/a><\/li><li>Skin redness at the injection site, swelling at the injection site<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cold\/\">Fever<\/a> (above 38 \u00b0 C)<\/li><li>Flu-like symptoms&nbsp;(sweating, fever, tremors) may develop, especially after the first vaccination, but usually subside within 72 hours.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Less common&nbsp;Encepur vaccine side effects (by less than 1 in 100)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Severe allergic reactions<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Severe allergic reactions for which the frequency can not be calculated from available information are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Generalized skin rash<\/li><li>Swelling (most clearly in the head and neck, including the face, lips, tongue, throat, or any other part of the body)<\/li><li>Stridor&nbsp;(a wheezing breathing noise caused by blocked\/swollen airways)<\/li><li>Shortness of breath<\/li><li>Difficulty breathing<\/li><li>Narrowing of the airways (&nbsp;bronchospasm&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Drop in blood pressure<\/li><li>Cardiovascular reactions (possibly accompanied by transient, non-specific visual disturbances)<\/li><li>Low levels of&nbsp;platelets&nbsp;are only short-lived but can be severe<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When these signs and symptoms occur, they usually develop very quickly after&nbsp;injection&nbsp;one while you are still under the supervision of healthcare professionals.&nbsp;<strong>If any of these symptoms occur after leaving your doctor or nurse, you must seek medical advice immediately.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;of Encepur vaccination<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other&nbsp;adverse reactions&nbsp;for which the frequency cannot be calculated from the available information have been reported after vaccination with Encepur.&nbsp;These are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swollen&nbsp;lymph nodes&nbsp;(&nbsp;glands&nbsp;in the throat, armpits, or groin)<\/li><li>Numbness and tingling<\/li><li>Muscle aches and joint pain in the neck may indicate meningism (irritation of the meninges seen in, for example,&nbsp;meningitis&nbsp;).&nbsp;These symptoms are very rare and go away within a few days without any sequelae.<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Fainting sensation<\/li><li>Fainting<\/li><li>Diarrhea<\/li><li>Nodule due to&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;at the injection site (granuloma), sometimes with accumulation of fluid<\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Weakness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Store The Encepur Vaccine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Store in a refrigerator (2 \u00baC-8 \u00baC).&nbsp;Sensitive to light.<\/li><li>Do not freeze.&nbsp;Vaccines that have been frozen must not be used.<\/li><li>The vaccine should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration before&nbsp;administration.&nbsp;In case of visible abnormalities, the vaccine should be discarded.<\/li><li>Use immediately after opening the container.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and container after \u201cEXP.&nbsp;dat \u201dor\u201c Exp. \u201d.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>One&nbsp;dose&nbsp;(0.5 ml) contains 1.5 mg of the active substance inactivated TBE (tick-borne encephalitis)&nbsp;virus, strain K23 grown in primary chicken embryo cells, inactivated with formaldehyde and with aluminum hydroxide as&nbsp;adjuvant.&nbsp;An&nbsp;adjuvant&nbsp;is a different component of the vaccine than the&nbsp;antigen&nbsp;(the active substance in vaccines) that enhances the&nbsp;immune response&nbsp;(the body&#8217;s natural protection against&nbsp;infections&nbsp;) to the&nbsp;antigen.<\/li><li>The other ingredients (excipients) are trometamol, sucrose, sodium chloride, and water for injections.&nbsp;The vaccine contains trace amounts of formaldehyde, chlortetracycline, gentamycin, and&nbsp;neomycin, and may contain residues of eggs and chicken protein.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does The Encepur Vaccine Medicine Look Like And The Contents Of The Pack?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The vaccine is a whitish turbid&nbsp;injection,&nbsp;suspension&nbsp;in a prefilled&nbsp;syringe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Encepur vaccine is available in the following pack sizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pack of 1 pre-filled&nbsp;syringe&nbsp;(with\/without needle) each containing 0.5 mL&nbsp;injection,&nbsp;suspension<\/li><li>Pack of 10 pre-filled syringes (with\/without needle) each containing 0.5 mL&nbsp;injection,&nbsp;suspension<\/li><li>Pack of 20 pre-filled syringes (with\/without needle) each containing 0.5 mL&nbsp;injection,&nbsp;suspension&nbsp;(2&#215;10 packs)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer Of Encepur Vaccine For TBE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorization Holder:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Bavarian Nordic A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Philip Heymans All\u00e9 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2900 Hellerup<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bavarian Nordic A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hejreskovvej 10A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3490 Kvistg\u00e5rd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsk.com\/en-gb\/\" rel=\"noopener\">GSK Vaccines GmbH<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emil-von-Behring-Stra\u00dfe 76&nbsp;<br>D-35041 Marburg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cENCEPUR is specified for active (prophylactic) immunization against tick-borne encephalitis in grown persons and children aged 12 or 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