Precautions
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Be sure to notify your doctor of any side effects that occur after you receive this vaccine.
This vaccine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, a fast heartbeat, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth after receiving the vaccine.
This vaccine may cause severe or prolonged chikungunya-like reactions. Check with your doctor right away if you have blurred vision, confusion, decreased urine output, difficulty moving, dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position, fast or irregular heartbeat, headache, increased thirst, joint pain, muscle aches, cramps, pains, stiffness, nausea, seizures, sweating, swollen joints, trouble breathing, unusual tiredness or weakness, or vomiting.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. This vaccine may transmit chikungunya virus from pregnant women to their babies. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.
Fainting may occur after you receive this vaccine. Your doctor may want you to be observed after you get the injection to prevent or manage fainting.
This vaccine may not protect everyone who receives it. It will not treat symptoms of chikungunya virus if you already have the disease.
Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024
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