Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Active immunisation against yellow fever Age: Adult Condition: Primary Vaccination |
Dose: Subcutaneous Injection – 0.5 ml Frequency: single dose Note: Given preferably into the deltoid area, at least 10 days prior to travel. |
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Indication: Active immunisation against yellow fever Age: Adult Condition: Booster dose |
Dose: Subcutaneous Injection – 0.5 ml Frequency: every 10 years Note: For those at continued risk of exposure. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Age: greater than 9 months |
Dose: Subcutaneous injection – 0.5 ml Note: preferably into the deltoid area for children greater than 3 years and thigh area for children less than 3 years, at least 10 days prior to travel |
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Age: greater than 9 months Condition: Continued risk of exposure |
Dose: Subcutaneous injection – 0.5 ml Frequency: every 10 years Note: Booster dose |
Administration
- Single subcutaneous injection
- Monitor for 30 minutes after injection
Side Effect
- Headache (5-10%)
- Chills (5-10%)
- Low-grade fever (5-10%)
- Meningoencephalitis
- Seizures
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Pain
- Warmth
- Erythema
- Guillain-Barre syndrome,
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
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Immunosuppressants (Cyclosporine, Tacrolimus, Mycophenolate, Azathioprine)
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May reduce vaccine efficacy
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
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Egg/Chicken Protein Allergy
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Risk of severe allergic reaction
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Immunosuppression
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Risk of vaccine-induced infection
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this vaccine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Store in a refrigerator (2°C-8°C). Do not freeze.
Data Sources
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