VACCINE PNEUMOC. CONJ. PCV13, 1dose,multid.v (non-hum.mech.)
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VACCINE PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE PCV13
CAUTION
The multidose vaccines are worded and codified by unit (= 1 dose) to make the order easier.
Therapeutic Action
13-valent polysaccharide conjugated vaccine
Indications
Active immunisation against invasive disease, pneumonia and acute otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, in children from 6 weeks of age.
Most countries have introduced PCV vaccine into their routine immunisation activities.
Beyond routine immunisation, MSF recommends PCV in particular for children with severe acute malnutrition, children born to HIV-positive mothers and people with functional or surgical asplenia.
The choice between Pneumosil® (PCV-10 SII), Synflorix® (PCV-10-GSKI) and Prevenar® (PCV-13-Pfizer) vaccine will depend on which vaccine is introduced and registered in the country where it will be used.
Instructions for use
Prevenar® (PCV-13-Pfizer).
Suspension in a liquid form. Shake well before use to homogenise the suspension.
Must be given as IM injection into the anterolateral part of the thigh in children < 2 years and into the deltoid muscle in children ≥ 2 years.
Two different codes depending on the context and intended use:
- DVACVPC13VD: humanitarian mechanism with WHO approval for emergencies
- DVACVPC13VDN: non-humanitarian mechanism and other indications (asplenia)
Orders are always done in number of doses and not in number of vials! (See Preliminary remarks on Vaccines)
Precautions for Use
Do not administer into the gluteal muscle.
As with all injectable vaccines and/or immunoglobulins, appropriate medical treatment should always be readily available in case of rare anaphylactic reactions following the administration of the product.
Storage
- Keep refrigerated between 2ºC and 8ºC - Protect from sunlight
- Do not freeze.
- After vial opening, the PCV13 vaccine, kept between 2ºC and 8ºC, may be used in subsequent immunisation sessions for up to 28 days.
- The vaccine vial monitor (VVM) is mandatory on each vaccine.