Stamaril Side Effects

Generic name: yellow fever vaccine

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 14, 2024.

Note: This document provides detailed information about Stamaril Side Effects associated with yellow fever vaccine. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Stamaril.

Applies to yellow fever vaccine: subcutaneous powder for suspension.

Common side effects of Stamaril

Some side effects of yellow fever vaccine may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common

• difficulty with moving
• joint pain
• low fever
• mild headache
• muscle aching or cramping
• muscle pains or stiffness
• pain at the injection site
• swollen joints

Serious side effects of Stamaril

Along with its needed effects, yellow fever vaccine (the active ingredient contained in Stamaril) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking yellow fever vaccine:

Rare

• confusion
• convulsions (seizures)
• coughing
• difficulty with breathing or swallowing
• fast heartbeat
• feeling of burning, crawling, or tingling of the skin
• nervousness or irritability
• reddening of the skin
• severe headache
• skin rash or itching
• sneezing
• stiff neck
• throbbing in the ears
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• vomiting

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to yellow fever vaccine: injectable powder for injection, subcutaneous powder for injection.

Nervous system

• Frequency not reported: Headaches,
• Postmarketing reports: Yellow fever vaccine-associated neurotropic disease (YFV-AND), fatal encephalitis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, bulbar palsy^[Ref]

Immunologic

• Frequency not reported: Reduced reactogenicity
• Postmarketing reports: Yellow fever vaccine-associated viscerotropic disease (YEL-AVD)

Reduced reactogenicity was seen in patients with serological evidence of previous exposure to yellow fever virus.

Local

• Frequency not reported: Local edema, pain at injection site, mass at injection site, local erythema^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity reactions have infrequently included immediate reactions characterized by rash, urticaria, and/or asthma. These mainly occur in vaccinees with histories of egg allergy.^[Ref]

Immediate hypersensitivity occurs principally in patients with allergies to egg or other substances in the vaccine.^[Ref]

Dermatologic

• Common (1% to 10%): Rash

Other

• Frequency not reported: Fever, malaise, asthenia^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

• Frequency not reported: Myalgia

Further information

Stamaril side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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