Japanese Encephalitis Virus Vaccine, Inactivated Adsorbed (By injection)
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Prevents Japanese encephalitis (brain swelling). This is a vaccine.
Drug classes
Vaccine (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine, inactivated adsorbed (IXIARO®) is used to prevent infection caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus. It works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the virus.
Japanese encephalitis is caused by the bite of a mosquito that lives in certain parts of Asia. It is a serious infection that can cause flu-like symptoms (eg, fever, chills, tiredness, headache, nausea, and vomiting), confusion, agitation, brain damage, and possibly death. This vaccine does not protect against encephalitis caused by other viruses.
This vaccine is only available from your doctor or other authorized health care professional.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Injectable
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles.
A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
This vaccine is given in 2 doses, 28 days apart. It is very important that you receive the second dose of the vaccine at least 7 days before you travel out of the country.
Tell your doctor if it has been more than 1 year since you received the second dose of the vaccine series, and you plan to travel outside of the country. You may need a booster dose before you leave.
This vaccine comes with a patient information sheet. It is very important that you read and understand this information. Be sure to ask your doctor about anything you do not understand.
If a dose is missed:
If you miss your appointment for the second shot, call your doctor to make another appointment as soon as possible.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have a weakened immune system, or if you are using medicine that weakens your immune system, such as a steroid or cancer treatment.
When Not To Use
You should not receive this vaccine if you have had an allergic reaction to Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine or protamine sulfate.
Warnings
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have bleeding problems, low platelets in your blood, a weakened immune system, or an illness with a high fever (greater than 100°F).
Ixiaro® may not protect everyone who receives the vaccine.
Prevent mosquito bites by using insect repellent, protective clothing, and mosquito nets when you are outside.
Possible side effects
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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Fast heartbeat
Fever
Flu-like symptoms
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite
Headache
Irritability
Redness, pain, or swelling where the shot was given
Vomiting (more common in children)
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Brand names include
Ixiaro
There may be other brand names for this medicine.