Haemophilus B Conjugate (Prp-T) Vaccine / Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: type C and Y
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Pediatric Dose for Haemophilus influenzae Prophylaxis
Three dose primary series, ages 2 to 12 months:
Three 0.5 mL doses intramuscularly with at least 1 month between doses
Two dose primary series, ages 3 to 12 months:
Two 0.5 mL doses intramuscularly with at least 2 months between doses
Primary series in preterm infants born between 25 and 36 weeks gestational age, administered between 2 and 12 months of age:
Three 0.5 mL doses intramuscularly with at least 2 months between doses
Booster dose, given between 1 and 2 years of age:
One 0.5 mL dose, at least 6 months after the 3 dose primary vaccination series (or 5 months after the 2 dose primary series).
Comments:
- Use in accordance with official recommendations.
- There are no data on using this vaccine for 1 or 2 doses of the primary vaccination series after other Haemophilus b or meningococcal vaccines.
- It is recommended if the first dose of primary vaccination is done with this vaccine then the entire series should be completed with this vaccine.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Meningococcal Meningitis Prophylaxis
Three dose primary series, ages 2 to 12 months:
Three 0.5 mL doses intramuscularly with at least 1 month between doses
Two dose primary series, ages 3 to 12 months:
Two 0.5 mL doses intramuscularly with at least 2 months between doses
Primary series in preterm infants born between 25 and 36 weeks gestational age, administered between 2 and 12 months of age:
Three 0.5 mL doses intramuscularly with at least 2 months between doses
Booster dose, given between 1 and 2 years of age:
One 0.5 mL dose, at least 6 months after the 3 dose primary vaccination series (or 5 months after the 2 dose primary series).
Comments:
- Use in accordance with official recommendations.
- There are no data on using this vaccine for 1 or 2 doses of the primary vaccination series after other Haemophilus b or meningococcal vaccines.
- It is recommended if the first dose of primary vaccination is done with this vaccine then the entire series should be completed with this vaccine.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
- Hypersensitivity after previous administration of this vaccine
- Acute severe febrile illness; minor infection is not a contraindication
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients older than 2 years.
Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
- For intramuscular use only.
- Under no circumstances should this be given intravenously, intradermally, or subcutaneously.
- The anterolateral thigh is the preferred administration site.
- Children 12 to 24 months may be vaccinated in the deltoid region.
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