Vaccines and Preventive Medicine

Commonly sold medicines in Lucknow for Immunization and Preventive Care

1. BCG Vaccine

Use: Prevents tuberculosis (TB).

Mechanism: Live attenuated strain of Mycobacterium bovis that boosts immune response.

Common Prescribers: Community Medicine, Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases.

Examples: BCG Vaccine SSI.

2. MMR Vaccine

Use: Immunization against measles, mumps, and rubella.

Mechanism: Live attenuated viruses to stimulate immunity.

Common Prescribers: Community Medicine, Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases.

Examples: M-M-R II.

3. DPT Vaccine

Use: Protects against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus.

Mechanism: Inactivated toxins and bacteria stimulate immunity.

Common Prescribers: Community Medicine, Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases.

Examples: Daptacel.

4. Hepatitis B Vaccine

Use: Prevents hepatitis B infection.

Mechanism: Recombinant DNA vaccine that induces immunity.

Common Prescribers: Community Medicine, Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases.

Examples: Engerix-B.

5. Influenza Vaccine

Use: Annual immunization to prevent influenza.

Mechanism: Inactivated or live attenuated influenza virus.

Common Prescribers: Community Medicine, Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases.

Examples: Fluzone.

6. COVID-19 Vaccines

Use: Prevents COVID-19 infection.

Mechanism: mRNA, viral vector, or inactivated virus vaccines stimulate immune response.

Common Prescribers: Community Medicine, Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases.

Examples: Covaxin, Covishield, Pfizer-BioNTech.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. Consult a healthcare professional before starting any vaccination. The website is not liable for medical decisions made based on the provided content.

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