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Vaxneuvance TM
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Active ingredients: pneumococcal 15 valent conjugate vaccine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: VAXNEUVANCE Pneumococcal 15-valent Conjugate Vaccine [CRM197 Protein], adsorbed 0.5 mL Suspension for intramuscular injection, Pre-filled syringeDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
VAXNEUVANCE is indicated for active immunisation for the prevention of pneumococcal disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes (1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 9V, 14, 18C, 19A, 19F, 22F, 23F and 33F) in adults and children from 6 weeks of age. VAXNEUVANCE may not prevent disease caused by S. pneumoniae serotypes that are not contained in the vaccine. The use of VAXNEUVANCE should be guided by official recommendations.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, suspension
- Intramuscular
- Opalescent suspension
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 pack
- 10 pack
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
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