Generic
Polysaccharide diphtheria toxoid conjugate vaccine
Pharmacology
The presence of bactericidal anti-capsular meningococcal antibodies has been associated with protection from invasive meningococcal disease. Menactra induces the production of bactericidal antibodies specific to the capsular polysaccharides of serogroups A, C, Y and W-135.
Dosage Administration
Primary Vaccination: Children 9 through 23 months of age: Two doses, three months apart. Individuals 2 through 55 years of age: A single dose. Booster Vaccination: A single booster dose may be given to individuals 15 through 55 years of age at continued risk for meningococcal disease, if at least 4 years have elapsed since the prior dose.
Contraindications
Common (?10%): solicited adverse events in infants and toddlers 9 and 12 months of age were injection site tenderness, erythema, and swelling; irritability, abnormal crying, drowsiness, appetite loss, vomiting, and fever. Common (?10%): solicited adverse events in individuals 2 through 55 years of age who received a single dose were injection site pain, redness, induration, and swelling; anorexia and diarrhea. Other common solicited adverse events were irritability and drowsiness (2-10 years of age), headache, fatigue, malaise, and arthralgia (11-55 years of age).
Side Effects
Safety and effectiveness of Polysaccharide Diphtheria Toxoid Conjugate Vaccine have not been established in children younger than 9 months of age, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and adults older than 55 years of age.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Persons previously diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) may be at increased risk of GBS following receipt of Menactra. The decision to give Menactra should take into account the potential benefits and risks.
Therapeutic
Vaccines, Anti-sera & Immunoglobulin
Storage Conditions
Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Store at +2�C to +8�C. Transportation should also be at +2�C to +8 �C. Do not freeze. Discard solution if frozen. Protect from light.
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