APEXXNAR

Active immunization to prevent invasive disease and pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in individuals 18 years of age and older.
Serotypes: 1,3,4,5,6A,6B,7F,8,9V, 10A,11A,12F,14, 15B,18C,19A,19F,22F,23F,33F,10A,11A,12F,14,15B,18C,19A, 19F,22F,23F, 33F.

One dose (0.5 ml) of Apexxnar should be administered intramuscularly, preferably into the deltoid muscle.

Vaccination scheme

The vaccine is administered in one dose on the selected day.

The vaccine can be used for primary vaccination for those not yet vaccinated.

No vaccination has been prescribed.

When is it necessary to postpone vaccination?

You must not be acutely ill at the time of vaccination, physical exertion, visiting the sauna, solarium, or large consumption of alcoholic beverages is not recommended on the day of application. The interval between the previous and next vaccination must be at least 2 weeks. You must not take antibiotics at the time of vaccination.

Most commonly reported side effects

Pain at the injection site, mild fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, indigestion, weakness.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding

Giving the vaccine to pregnant and breastfeeding women is a discretion based on the risks of infection.

Notice

All information given here is for information purposes only. The choice of vaccine or vaccination schedule is always up to the doctor after a personal consultation at the vaccination centre.