Stamaril Vaccine

Stamaril Vaccine is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It protects against yellow fever transmitted by infected mosquitoes. The vaccine provides effective immunity within 10 days for 80-100% of people vaccinated and within 30 days for more than 99% of people vaccinated.

Some common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions (such as pain, swelling, redness), muscle pain, fever, weakness, drowsiness, unusual crying, and loss of appetite. If these side effects do not go away with time or get worse, let the doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

To make sure the vaccine is safe, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking.

• Prevention of Yellow fever

• Stamaril Vaccine is given for the prevention of yellow fever.
• Seek emergency medical attention if you experience unusual symptoms such as high fever, behavioral changes, allergic reactions or flu-like symptoms after taking Stamaril Vaccine.
• Inform your doctor if you notice difficulty in breathing, hoarseness or wheezing, paleness, weakness, a fast heartbeat, dizziness, severe allergic reactions within a few minutes to a few hours after the shot.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
• Inform your doctor if you have a history of allergy to eggs or chicken.
• If you are ill with a fever you should ideally postpone the injection until you are better.