Drug Detail:Ticovac pediatric (Tick-borne encephalitis pediatric vaccine)
Drug Class: Viral vaccines
Usual Pediatric Dose for Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccination
1 to 15 years: 0.25 mL IM each dose
16 years or older: 0.5 mL IM each dose
Primary Vaccination Schedule:
- First dose: Day 0
- Second dose:
- Aged 1 through 15 years: 1 to 3 months after the first vaccination
- Aged 16 years or older: 14 days to 3 months after the first vaccination
- Third dose: 5 to 12 months after the second dose
Comments:
- The primary immunisation series should be completed at least 1 week before potential exposure to tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV).
- A booster dose (fourth dose) may be administered at least 3 years after completion of the primary immunisation series if continued exposure or re-exposure to TBEV is expected.
Use: For active immunisation to prevent tick-borne encephalitis
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Dose Adjustments
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Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Severe allergic reaction to any ingredient of this drug
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 1 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
- Administer by IM injection.
Storage requirements:
- Store refrigerated at 2C to 8C (36F to 46F).
- Keep syringe in outer carton to protect from light.
- Do not freeze; discard if the vaccine has been frozen.
Reconstitution/preparation techniques:
- Before administration, the vaccine should be brought to room temperature.
- Before administration, the vaccine suspension should be thoroughly mixed by shaking well; after shaking, the vaccine should be a homogenous off-white, opalescent suspension.
Patient advice:
- Patients should be informed about potential risk and benefit of immunization with this drug.
- It is important to complete the approved 3-dose primary immunization series before potential exposure to tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV).
- Report any side effects to a health care professional.