Ticovac
TicoVac is a vaccine that protects against the disease caused by the tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) virus.
Form
injektioneste, suspensio, esitäytetty ruisku
Strength
2.4 mikrog / 0.5 ml
Active Ingredient
Tick-borne encephalitis virus (Neudörfl),whole virus,inactivated
Manufacturer
Pfizer Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Each dose is 0.5 ml, given as part of a scheduled vaccination program.
Method
The vaccine is usually given as an injection into a muscle in your upper arm. It should not be injected into a blood vessel. In special cases, for example if you have a bleeding disorder, it can be given under the skin.
Important
There is no daily maximum dose as this is a vaccine administered according to a specific schedule, not a daily medication.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Pain at the injection site
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Nausea
- •Muscle and joint pain
- •Tiredness, general feeling of being unwell
COMMON
- •Swollen lymph nodes
- •Vomiting
- •Fever
- •Bruising at the injection site
RARE
- •Allergic reactions
- •Drowsiness
- •Motion sickness
- •Diarrhea
- •Stomach pain
- •Redness, hardening, swelling, itching, tingling, or warmth at the injection site
- •Shingles
- •Worsening of autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis
- •Nerve problems, such as facial paralysis, nerve inflammation, tingling, numbness, nerve pain, or optic nerve inflammation
- •Brain or spinal cord inflammation, such as meningitis, encephalitis, myelitis, seizures, or a stiff neck
- •Dizziness or vertigo
- •Vision problems, such as blurred vision, sensitivity to light, or eye pain
- •Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- •Fast heartbeat
- •Shortness of breath
- •Skin rashes, such as hives, eczema, or increased sweating
- •Body aches, such as back pain, joint swelling, stiff neck, muscle stiffness, or arm/leg pain
- •Flu-like symptoms, such as chills, weakness, swelling, or unsteady walking
- •A lump or inflammation at the injection site
Important Warnings
- Do not take this vaccine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, including formaldehyde, protamine sulfate, neomycin, or gentamicin.
- Inform your doctor if you have had a severe allergic reaction to eggs or chicken in the past.
- Tell your doctor if you have an acute illness or fever; your vaccination might be postponed until you feel better.
- Discuss with your doctor if you have a bleeding disorder, an autoimmune disease, a weakened immune system, are taking cancer medicines or corticosteroids, or have any brain or neurological conditions, including seizures.