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# Dengue vaccine

Generic name: dengue vaccine [ den-GE-vak-SEEN ]
Brand name: Dengvaxia
Dosage form: subcutaneous powder for injection (-)
Drug class: Viral vaccines

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Aug 4, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

## What is dengue vaccine?

This vaccine is used for the prevention of dengue caused by virus serotypes 1, 2, 3 and 4. This vaccine is approved for use in people 9 to 16 years old with confirmed dengue infection and who live in endemic areas.

Like any vaccine, the dengue vaccine may not provide protection from disease in every person.

## Warnings

Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

## Before taking this medicine

You should not use dengue vaccine if you are allergic to it, or if you have a weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicines).

Tell your doctor if:

- you have a weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicines); or

- you have never been infected with dengue before.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Having dengue during pregnancy may increase the risk of premature birth. The benefit of receiving dengue vaccine may outweigh any risks to the baby.

If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of dengue vaccine on the baby.

Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this vaccine.

## How is this vaccine given?

Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about this vaccine. Additional information is available from your local health department or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Dengue vaccine is injected under the skin. You will receive this vaccine in a doctor's office, clinic setting, or pharmacy.

Dengue vaccine is administered in three doses 6 months apart. Talk with your doctor if you had a severe reaction after the first dose.

You may faint after receiving the dengue vaccine.

Dengue vaccine may affect the results of a tuberculosis test within one month after vaccination.

## What happens if I miss a dose?

Be sure you receive all recommended doses of this vaccine. You may not be fully protected against disease if you do not receive the full series.

## What happens if I overdose?

Since this vaccine is given by a healthcare professional, an overdose of dengue vaccine is unlikely to occur.

## What should I avoid while receiving dengue vaccine?

Avoid mosquito bites. Talk with your doctor if you have any questions.

## Dengue vaccine side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Dengue vaccine may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

- signs and symptoms of dengue--high fever, severe stomach pain or tenderness, vomiting, bleeding gums, drowsiness, or hyperactivity.

Common side effects of dengue vaccine may include:

- pain, redness, swelling, or itching where the vaccine was injected;

- headache;

- not feeling well;

- weakness; or

- pain.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report vaccine side effects to the US Department of Health and Human Services at 1 800 822 7967.

Dengue vaccine side effects (more detail)

## Dengue vaccine dosing information

Usual Pediatric Dose for Infection Prophylaxis:

9 to 16 years: 0.5 mL subcutaneously at months 0, 6, and 12 (3 doses total)
Comments:
-Not approved for use in individuals not previously infected by any dengue serotype or for whom information is unknown.
-Limitation of use: The safety and effectiveness of this vaccine have not been established in individuals living in dengue nonendemic areas who travel to dengue endemic areas.
Use: Prevention of dengue disease caused by dengue virus serotypes 1, 2, 3, and 4 in patients with laboratory-confirmed previous dengue infection and living in endemic areas

Detailed Dengue vaccine dosage information

## What other drugs will affect dengue vaccine?

Before receiving this vaccine, tell the doctor about all other vaccines you have recently received.

Also tell the doctor if you have recently received drugs or treatments that can weaken the immune system, including:

- an oral, nasal, inhaled, or injectable steroid medicine;

- medications to treat psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, or other autoimmune disorders; or

- medicines to treat or prevent organ transplant rejection.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with dengue vaccine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

Dengue vaccine drug interactions (more detail)

## Where can I get more information?

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

## Frequently asked questions

- Why can't the dengue vaccine Dengvaxia be used in people who haven't already had dengue?

## More about dengue vaccine

- Check interactions
- Side effects
- Dosage information
- During pregnancy
- Drug class: viral vaccines
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### Patient resources

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#### Other brands

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### Professional resources

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## Further information

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