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Vaxneuvance Dosage

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Dosage form: protein adsorbed injection, suspension
Drug class: Bacterial vaccines

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 25, 2023.

For intramuscular injection only.

Dosage

Each dose of VAXNEUVANCE is 0.5 mL.

2.2 Administration

Hold the prefilled syringe horizontally and shake vigorously immediately prior to use to obtain an opalescent suspension. Do not use the vaccine if it cannot be resuspended. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Do not use if particulate matter or discoloration is observed.

​2.3 Vaccination Schedule

​Children

​Administer VAXNEUVANCE as a 4-dose series at 2, 4, 6 and 12 through 15 months of age (and at least 2 months after the third dose). The first dose may be given as early as 6 weeks of age.

​The 4-dose series initiated with a lower valency pneumococcal conjugate vaccine can be completed with VAXNEUVANCE [see Clinical Studies (14.1)].

​Adults

​Administer VAXNEUVANCE as a single dose in adults 18 years of age and older.

​2.4 Catch-Up Vaccination Schedule in Children and Adolescents

​Children 7 months through 17 years of age who have never received a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine may receive VAXNEUVANCE according to the schedule in Table 1:

Table 1: Catch-Up Vaccination Schedule for Individuals Initiating Vaccination at 7 Months Through 17 Years of Age
​Age at First Dose ​Total Number of 0.5 mL Doses
*
The first 2 doses are given at least 4 weeks apart; third dose given after the one-year birthday, separated from the second dose by at least 2 months.
†
Two doses at least 2 months apart.
7 through 11 months of age 3*
12 through 23 months of age 2†
2 years through 17 years of age 1

​Children and Adolescents Previously Vaccinated with a Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine

​Administer a single dose of VAXNEUVANCE to children and adolescents 2 years through 17 years of age who have received an incomplete series of another pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. At least 2 months should elapse between receipt of the last dose of another pneumococcal conjugate vaccine and administration of VAXNEUVANCE.

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