Vaccines:
Indications for: PEDVAXHIB
Immunization of children against H. influenzae type b.
Children Dosage:
<2 months: not recommended. 2 and 4 months: 0.5mL lM. Children vaccinated (with 2 dose regimen) before 12 months should receive booster at 12 months (but not <2 months after previous shot). Previously unvaccinated children, 15–71 months: 0.5mL lM once.
PEDVAXHIB Contraindications:
Aluminum allergy.
PEDVAXHIB Warnings/Precautions:
Immunodeficiency. Delay administration in febrile or active infection. Have epinephrine inj (1:1000) available. Protection begins several days after injection. Pregnancy (Cat. C): not recommended.
PEDVAXHIB Classification:
Hib (PRP-OMP).
Adverse Reactions:
Local reactions, fever.
How Supplied:
Single-dose vials (w. diluent)—10
