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Serum - Protection from birth onwards

HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE TYPE B CONJUGATE VACCINE (FREEZE-DRIED)

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INDICATION

Hib Conjugate Vaccine is recommended for prevention of invasive disease caused by Haemophilus Influenze type b for infants and children of 6 weeks through 5 years of age.

ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION

Either subcutaneous or intramuscular rout of administration.

DOSE

Each dose is 1.0 ml

COMPOSITION

  • For infants 6 weeks to 6 months of age:
  • The immunizing dose is three separate injections of 0.5 ml given at approximately 4 weeks intervals.
  • Previously unvaccinated infants from 7 through 11 months of age should receive two separate injections approximately 2 months apart.
  • Children from 12 through 14 months of age who have not been vaccinated previously received one injection.
  • All vaccinated children receive a single booster dose at 12- 18 months of age, but not less than 2 months after the previous dose.
  • Previously unvaccinated children 15 to 60 months of age receive a single injection of haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate vaccine.
  • Preterm infants should be vaccinated according to their chronological age, from birth.
PRESENTATION:
1 Dose vial plus diluent ( 0.5 ml )*
2 Dose vial plus diluent ( 1 ml )
5 Dose vial plus diluent ( 2.5 ml )
10 Dose vial plus diluent ( 5 ml )
* Only presentation marketed currently
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