Usual Pediatric Dose for Haemophilus influenzae Prophylaxis
2 to 14 months of age: Two 0.5 mL doses intramuscularly two months apart
Children who get their first dose of this vaccine between 2 and 10 months of age should get a booster vaccination at 12 to 15 months of age.
15 to 71 months of age, previously unvaccinated: 0.5 mL intramuscularly once
Comments:
Use is not recommended in infants younger than 6 weeks of age due to the potential for immune tolerance.
This product may be interchanged with other licensed Haemophilus b (Hib) Conjugate Vaccines for primary and booster vaccination.
A booster dose is required for infants that complete the regimen before 12 months of age; this maintains antibody levels during the first 2 years of life when the risk of invasive Hib is highest.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
If hypersensitivity symptoms develop after injection, do not give further injections of this vaccine
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 2 months or older than 71 months.
To report suspected adverse reactions, contact the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) at: https://vaers.hhs.gov
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
For intramuscular use; do not administer intravenously
