Vimkunya Prefilled Syringe (cvx 329)

This vaccine is used to prevent disease caused by the chikungunya virus in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

This vaccine will not treat an active infection that has already developed in the body, and will not protect against other diseases transmitted by mosquitoes.

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

You should not receive chikungunya vaccine if you have had a severe allergic reaction to it or any of its ingredients.

You should not receive the chikungunya vaccine if you are allergic to it or its ingredients.

Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:

• a weak immune system (from a disease or from certain medicines); or
• fainted after receiving an injection.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you are at high risk for chikungunya, discuss the infection and the vaccine with your doctor. Chikungunya around the time of birth can make a newborn very sick.

If you get this vaccine during pregnancy, you are encouraged to join a pregnancy exposure registry. Ask your doctor how to enroll.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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

Fainting may occur after an injection. Let your vaccination provider know right away if you feel dizzy or light-headed.

Common side effects of Vimkunya Prefilled Syringe may include:

• pain, redness, swelling, or tenderness at the injection site;
• headache, weakness, tiredness; or
• muscle pain.

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

Read all information sheets provided to you about this vaccine.

This vaccine is given as a one-time injection (shot) into a muscle. You will receive this vaccine in a medical setting.

You will be watched for a short time to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction or faint.

You should still use protection against mosquito bites even after you have received the vaccine. This includes wearing the appropriate clothing, insect repellents, and mosquito nets.

The chikungunya vaccine is given as a one-time injection and does not require daily doses.

Since this vaccine is given by a healthcare professional, it is unlikely that you will receive too much chikungunya vaccine.

Follow your doctor's instructions regarding any limitations on food, drinks, or activities.

Medicines that weaken your immune system may make this vaccine less effective.

Other drugs can also affect the chikungunya vaccine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform your doctor about all other medicines you are taking.