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What is the PRIORIX vaccine for?

What is the PRIORIX vaccine for?

PRIORIX is a vaccine used to prevent three diseases, measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). The vaccine is sometimes called MMR vaccine.

Where is PRIORIX made?

In New Zealand and Niue a brand of MMR vaccine called Priorix is used in our vaccine programmes. The vaccine is manufactured by GSK in Europe, and tested there before being sent to New Zealand.

How do I give a PRIORIX?

PRIORIX is injected under the skin (subcutaneously) or into muscle (intramuscularly). PRIORIX is generally injected into the upper leg muscle in infants under 12 months of age. In children over 12 months of age and older children and adults the injection may be given in the upper arm muscle.

What is Tetra PRIORIX?

INGREDIENTS. The active ingredients of PRIORIX-TETRA are live weakened measles, mumps, rubella and varicella viruses in a dry powder. Each 0.5mL dose contains not less than: 103.0 CCID50 (cell culture infectious dose 50%) of the Schwarz measles.

Is priorix IM or SC?

It is recommended that PRIORIX (combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, live, attenuated) be given by subcutaneous injection, although it may also be given by intramuscular injection, in the deltoid region or in the anterolateral area of the thigh (see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS).

Are MMR II and priorix interchangeable?

M-M-R II and Priorix are fully interchangeable. The doses must be given a minimum of four weeks apart.

What is NeisVac C vaccine?

NeisVac-C is a meningococcal conjugate vaccine to protect against meningococcal group C only. The vaccine is funded for children aged under 9 months with a medical condition that increases their risk of invasive meningococcal disease AND is listed on the Pharmaceutical Schedule.

Does rotarix cause fever?

SIDE EFFECTS: Mild fever, diarrhea, or vomiting may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell the doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that your health care professional has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to your child is greater than the risk of side effects.

What are the ingredients in Rotarix?

The active ingredient of ROTARIX is live attenuated human rotavirus RIX4414 strain. ROTARIX also contains sucrose, di-sodium adipate, Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM), and sterile water. The manufacture of this product includes exposure to bovine derived materials.

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What is the priorix vaccine for?

What is the priorix vaccine for?

PRIORIX is a vaccine used to prevent three diseases, measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). The vaccine is sometimes called MMR vaccine.

How many doses of priorix should I take?

Priorix is generally given as a single 0.5mL dose. The same dose is used for children and adults. The first dose of Priorix is generally given to children at 12 months of age. A second dose is then administered to children at 4-6 years of age; preferably before commencement at school.

What is the difference between MMR and MMR II?

MMR and MMRV Vaccine Composition and Dosage Two vaccines containing measles, mumps, and rubella virus are licensed for use in the United States. M-M-R II® is a combination measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. ProQuad® is a combination measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) vaccine.

How is MMR II vaccine administered?

Withdraw the entire volume of the reconstituted vaccine and inject subcutaneously into the outer aspect of the upper arm (deltoid region) or into the higher anterolateral area of the thigh. To minimize loss of potency, administer M-M-R®II as soon as possible after reconstitution.

How is Rotarix vaccine given?

Rotarix is given as an oral (by mouth) liquid. Rotarix is given in a series of 2 doses. The first dose is usually given when the child is 6 weeks old. The second dose is then given at least 4 weeks after the first dose, but before the child reaches 24 weeks of age.

What antigens are in priorix?

The active ingredients of PRIORIX-TETRA are live weakened measles, mumps, rubella and varicella viruses in a dry powder. Each 0.5mL dose contains not less than: 103.0 CCID50 (cell culture infectious dose 50%) of the Schwarz measles.

How far apart should MMR vaccine be given?

The minimum interval between MMR doses is 4 weeks (28 days). The minimum interval between MMRV doses is 3 months. The preferred injection site in small children is the anterolateral aspect of the thigh.

Can you administer 2 Live vaccines at the same time?

Vaccination should not be deferred because multiple vaccines are needed. All live vaccines (MMR, varicella, live attenuated influenza, yellow fever, and oral typhoid) can be given at the same visit if indicated. If live vaccines are not administered during the same visit, they should be separated by 4 weeks or more.

Is MMR II a live vaccine?

M-M-R II vaccine contains live attenuated measles, mumps and rubella viruses. It is not known whether M-M-R II vaccine can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant woman. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of M-M-R II vaccine administration to pregnant women.

Why do you need 2 MMR vaccines?

An additional dose may be needed if you are at risk because of a mumps outbreak. One dose of MMR vaccine is 93% effective against measles, 78% effective against mumps, and 97% effective against rubella. Two doses of MMR vaccine are 97% effective against measles and 88% effective against mumps.

How do I give a priorix?

PRIORIX is injected under the skin (subcutaneously) or into muscle (intramuscularly). PRIORIX is generally injected into the upper leg muscle in infants under 12 months of age. In children over 12 months of age and older children and adults the injection may be given in the upper arm muscle.

When do you give Rotarix vaccine?

Rotarix (RV1; GlaxoSmithKline) is recommended as a 2-dose series at ages 2 and 4 months. The minimum interval between doses of rotavirus vaccine is 4 weeks. The minimum age for the first dose is 6 weeks and the maximum age for dose #1 is 14 weeks 6 days.