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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine Dosage

Drug Detail:Respiratory syncytial virus vaccine (Respiratory syncytial virus vaccine)

Drug Class: Viral vaccines

Contents
Uses Warnings Before Taking Dosage Side effects Interactions

Usual Adult Dose for Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Recommended dose: 0.5 mL intramuscularly as a single dose.

Use: For active immunization for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in individuals 60 years of age and older.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS: History of severe allergic reaction to any component of the vaccine.

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 60 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:

  • For intramuscular administration only.

Storage requirements:
  • Store vials before reconstitution at 2C to 8C (36F to 46F) in original carton.
  • Do not freeze. Discard if the vaccine is frozen.
  • Administer immediately after reconstitution or store vaccine at room temperature for up to 4 hours prior to use. Do not refrigerate.

Reconstitution/preparation techniques:
  • The manufacturer's product information should be consulted

Patient advice:
  • Read Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) provided or available at (www.cdc.gov/vaccines).
  • Discuss and report possible adverse reactions with the healthcare provider.

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