Zuvicella Vaccine
Manufacturer
Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
Salt Composition
Varicella Vaccine (live) attenuated
Key Information
Short Description
Zuvicella Vaccine is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for prevention of chickenpox in individuals 12 months of age and older.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Zuvicella Vaccine is indicated for active immunization for prevention of chickenpox in individuals 12 months of age and older. It is generally given as an injection under the skin or into the muscle of the upper arm in two doses.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How it works
Zuvicella 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.
Quick Tips
Zuvicella Vaccine helps prevent chickenpox. It is given as an injection under the skin or into the muscle of the upper arm. It is given as two doses. The second dose is given 4 to 8 weeks after the first dose. You may get a rash or mild fever or you feel tired or sore at the site of the injection.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zuvicella Vaccine live or inactivated?
Zuvicella Vaccine is a live attenuated virus vaccine. It contains a weakened virus that helps stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against the actual infection-causing virus. This helps protect the individual from getting infected in future, if exposed.
How is Zuvicella Vaccine administered?
Zuvicella 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 as an injection under your skin, either in the upper arm or in the outer thigh. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Zuvicella Vaccine.
Who should not get Zuvicella Vaccine?
Zuvicella Vaccine should not be given to people who are allergic to Zuvicella Vaccine or any of its ingredients or if they have had an allergic reaction to it earlier. Individuals who have compromised immunity such as HIV patients, and those that have fever must also refrain from getting vaccinated with Zuvicella Vaccine. Pregnant females too should not be administered Zuvicella Vaccine.
What are the possible side effects of Zuvicella Vaccine?
Possible side effects of Zuvicella Vaccine include fever, injection site itching, pain, skin rash, erythema (skin redness), and swelling. However, these are usually not bothersome and will resolve in some time. If they don’t, consult your doctor.
