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Yf-vax Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Yellow fever vaccine live; for SC inj; contains sorbitol, gelatin; preservative-free;.
Pharmacological Class
Yellow fever vaccine.
How Supplied
Available only to Yellow Fever Vaccination Centers.
Manufacturer
Yf-vax Indications
Indications
Yellow fever immunization.
Yf-vax Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
Give at least 10 days before expected exposure; may repeat every 10yrs. <9 months: not recommended. ≥9 months: 0.5mL SC.
Yf-vax Contraindications
Contraindications
Infants <9 months of age. Severe egg allergy (consider skin test and desensitization; see literature). Immunodeficiency or risk of immunosuppression (eg, systemic corticosteroid therapy, chemotherapy, radiation). Thymic dysfunction.
Yf-vax Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Yf-vax Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Latex allergy. Have epinephrine (1:1000) available. Elderly (increased risk of systemic events; evaluate prior to, and monitor for at least 10 days after, vaccination). Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Yf-vax Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Yf-vax Interactions
Interactions
Concomitant vaccines: see literature.
Yf-vax Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Injection site reactions, rash, headache, malaise, myalgia, fever; rare neurotropic or viscerotropic disease.
Yf-vax Clinical Trials
See Literature
Yf-vax Note
Not Applicable
Yf-vax Patient Counseling
See Literature
