jeev 3mcg vaccine
🤰 Pregnancy Category C
📋 Prescription Required
💊 Generic Available
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SaathiMed Expert Panel | Sep 26, 2026
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Clinical Reference Standards: CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation), Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) & WHO | Last Updated: September 2026
Clinical Reference Standards: CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation), Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) & WHO | Last Updated: September 2026
What is jeev 3mcg vaccine used for?
This medicine contains Inactivated Japanese Encephalitis virus protein (3mcg) and is used to treat VACCINES. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Inactivated Japanese Encephalitis virus protein (3mcg)
- Manufacturer: Biological E Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
💡 Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.
💊 jeev 3mcg vaccine Uses & Benefits
- Jeev 3mcg Vaccine is a medicine used for prevention of Japanese encephalitis (JE).
- It protects against JE and is given as part of universal immunization program for selected places endemic to JE.Your doctor will decide if you should receive Jeev 3mcg Vaccine based on your situation.
- It is given as a subcutaneous injection.
- The first dose of Jeev 3mcg Vaccine is generally given at 9 to 12 months of age and the second dose at 16 to 24 months of age.The vaccine is recommended for people moving to a Japanese encephalitis (JE)-endemic country, travelers who plan to stay for more than 1 month in JE-endemic areas, and frequent travelers to JE-endemic areas.
- This vaccine should also be considered for shorter-term (less than 1 month) travelers with an increased risk of JE.Common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions (such as soreness, inflammation" class="semantic-link" title="Medicines for swelling">swelling, pain, or redness), headache, fever, muscle pain, nausea, and fatigue.Before receiving the vaccine, you should let your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a vaccine.
- Also tell your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver.
- Some other medicines may react with this vaccine, let your doctor know of all the medication you are taking.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding should consult their doctors first before receiving this vaccine.
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Inactivated Japanese Encephalitis virus protein (3mcg) |
| Brand Name | jeev 3mcg vaccine |
| Manufacturer | Biological E Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | VACCINES |
| Action Class | Live attenuated vaccines |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30°C), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
💡 How to Take jeev 3mcg vaccine
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of jeev 3mcg vaccine
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Headache
- Injection site reactions (pain
- swelling
- redness)
- Muscle pain
- Nausea
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.