৳ 2,625/unit
Pack: ৳ 2,625
৳ 2,625/unit
Pack: ৳ 2,625
At a glance
Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine is indicated for active immunization against infection caused by Salmonella typhi in infants, children, adolescents and adults aged >6 months to <45 years.
Indications
- Active immunization against typhoid fever
Pharmacology
Typhoid Vi Conjugate Vaccine provides active immunity against Salmonella typhi. The vaccine contains 25 mcg of Typhoid Vi polysaccharide conjugated to CRM197.
Dosage
Adult and Child (6 months to <45 years) Dose (IM):
- Single 0.5 mL dose intramuscularly
- For children 2 years and above, adolescents, and adults: in the deltoid muscle of upper arm
- For infants and toddlers aged >6 months to <2 years: in the vastus lateralis muscle on anterolateral aspect of thigh
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Injection site pain (4.50%)
- Injection site erythema (0.64%)
- Injection site swelling (0.32%)
- Pyrexia (2.25%)
- Vomiting (0.96%)
- Headache (0.64%)
- Fatigue (0.64%)
- Arthralgia (0.32%)
- Rash (0.32%)
Use in pregnancy
Use in Pregnancy: Safety and effectiveness not established in pregnant women; contraindicated.
Pregnancy Category: C — always consult a doctor before taking during pregnancy.
Precautions & warnings
- Hypersensitivity to any component of vaccine
- Pregnant & lactating women
- In case of fever and severe infection
- Adrenaline injection 1:1000 (1 mg/mL) must be immediately available in case of an acute anaphylactic reaction
- Vaccinee should remain under medical supervision for not less than 30 minutes after vaccination
Overdose effects
Overdose is not applicable (vaccine).
Storage conditions
Store at +2°C to +8°C. Do not freeze. Discard if found frozen. Shake well before use. Keep out of reach of children.