Generic name:tick-borne encephalitis vaccine (intramuscular route) [ tik-BORN-en-sef-a-LYTE-is-VAX-een ]
Drug class:Viral vaccines
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 15, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Ticovac
Available Dosage Forms:
- Suspension
Therapeutic Class: Vaccine
Uses for Ticovac
Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine is used to prevent infection caused by the tick-borne encephalitis virus. It works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the virus.
This vaccine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using Ticovac
In deciding to use a vaccine, the risks of taking the vaccine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this vaccine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of Ticovac™ in children younger than 1 year of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Ticovac™ in the elderly.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction...
