Vaxiboon-23 Vaccine 0.5 ml belongs to a class of medicines known as immunizing agents primarily used to treat pneumococcal infections. It protects against diseases such as sepsis or bacteraemia (bacteria in the bloodstream), meningitis (inflammation around the brain), ear infections, pneumonia (lung infection). Pneumococcal infection is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria.

Vaxiboon-23 Vaccine 0.5 ml contains Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine which helps to develop immunity by starting a mild infection. This kind of infection does not produce disease but stimulates the body's immune system to make antibodies (proteins) to prevent any upcoming infections.

Vaxiboon-23 Vaccine 0.5 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self administer it. In some cases, you may experience some common side effects like fever, injection site redness, rashes, decreased appetite, irritation, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Vaxiboon-23 Vaccine 0.5 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components. Vaxiboon-23 Vaccine 0.5 ml should not be taken in conditions like severe infections with high temperatures. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Vaxiboon-23 Vaccine 0.5 ml. Vaxiboon-23 Vaccine 0.5 ml can be safely given to the children if prescribed by your doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

Vaxiboon-23 Vaccine 0.5 ml is primarily used to treat pneumococcal infections like an infection in the lungs, brains, blood and inner ear. It helps to develop immunity by starting a mild infection. This kind of condition does not produce disease but stimulates the body's immune system to make antibodies (proteins) to prevent any upcoming infections. This vaccine is used to treat adults and children against infectious illnesses.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components. Consult your doctor if you have a severe infection with high fever, bleeding problems, weak immune system, or seizures. Vaxiboon-23 Vaccine 0.5 ml may cause fever, talk to your doctor if it does not go away or if the fever crosses 102°F. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Vaxiboon-23 Vaccine 0.5 ml. Vaxiboon-23 Vaccine 0.5 ml can be safely given to the children above 6weeks if prescribed by your doctor.

• Eat foods like nuts, beans, seeds, white meat and cold-water fishes like salmon and sardines as they have anti-inflammatory properties. 
• Avoid drinking alcohol as it decreases immunity.
• Eat citrus fruits like orange, kiwi, mandarin and lemon, as they enhance the immune system.
• Eat yoghurt as it decreases the growth of harmful gut bacteria. It also improves the immune system.

• Fever
• Injection site redness
• Rashes
• Decreased appetite
• Irritation
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea

Pneumococcal Disease: Pneumococcal disease is a severe infection caused by bacteria. It can cause pneumonia (inflammation in the lungs). Besides this, pneumococcal bacteria can infect the sinuses (small air pockets placed at the back of your forehead, cheekbones, nose and in between the eyes) and inner ear. It can also infect the blood, lungs and brain and these conditions can be serious.