Important Safety Information
- TicoVac™ should not be given to anyone with a history of a severe allergic reaction after a previous dose of TicoVac™.
- TicoVac™ may not protect all individuals against TBE.
- Some individuals with weakened immune systems may have a reduced immune response.
- TicoVac™ contains albumin, a derivative of human blood. Based on effective donor screening and product manufacturing processes, it carries an extremely remote risk for transmission of viral diseases.
- The most common adverse reactions in subjects 1 through 15 years of age who received TicoVac™ were local tenderness, local pain, headache, fever, and restlessness.
- The most common adverse reactions in subjects 16 through 65 years of age who received TicoVac™ were local tenderness, local pain, fatigue, headache, and muscle pain.
- Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant.
- Ask your healthcare provider about the risks and benefits for TicoVac™. Only a healthcare provider can decide if TicoVac™ is right for you.
Indication
TicoVac™ is a vaccine indicated for active immunization to prevent tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) and is approved for use in individuals 1 year of age and older.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of vaccines to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Visit http://www.vaers.hhs.gov or call 1-800-822-7967.
Patients should always ask their healthcare providers for medical advice about adverse events. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of vaccines to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Visit http://www.vaers.hhs.gov or call 1-800-822-7967.
Please see full prescribing information for TicoVac™ here.