Manufacturer
GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS S.A
Contents
Pneumococcal polysaccharide & non-typeable H influenzae protein D conjugate vaccine, 10 valent adsorbed
Indication
Active immunisation of infant & childn from 6 wk-5 yr against disease caused by S pneumoniae serotypes 1, 4, 5, 6B, 7F, 9V, 14, 18C, 19F, 23F & cross-reactive serotype 19A (including sepsis, meningitis, pneumonia, bacteraemia & acute otitis media) & against acute otitis media caused by non-typeable H influenzae.
Instruction
IM Infant from 6 wk-6 mth 3 primary doses w/ at least 1 mth interval between doses or 2 primary doses given 2 mth apart. 1st dose given at 6 wk of age. Booster dose: At least 6 mth after last primary dose. Preterm infant at least 27 wk gestation 4 doses consisting of 3 doses w/ 1st dose at 2 mth & at least 1 mth interval between doses. Booster dose: At least 6 mth after last primary dose. Previously unvaccinated older infant & childn 12 mth-5 yr 2 doses w/ at least 2 mth interval between doses, 7-11 mth 2 doses w/ at least 1 mth interval between doses. 3rd dose: Recommended in 2nd yr w/ at least 2 mth interval.
Drug interaction
Adequate response may not be elicited w/ immunosuppressants.
Malaysia
