Adult Dosing
Active immunization against Japanese encephalitis virus
Primary immunization
- 0.5 mL IM x 2 doses 28 days apart
- Series should be given at least 1 week to potential exposure
Booster
- For patients with ongoing or expected re-exposure, give 0.5 mL booster dose x 1 if primary series given >1 year previously
Pediatric Dosing
- Safety and effectiveness in infants <2 months of age has not been estalished
Active immunization against Japanese encephalitis virus
Primary immunization
- 2 months to 3 years
- 0.25 mL IM x 2 doses 28 days apart
- >3 years
- 0.5 mL IM x 2 doses 28 days apart
- Series should be given at least 1 week to potential exposure
Booster
- Safety and effectiveness not established for patients <17 years of age
[Outline]
See Supplemental Patient Information
- The vaccine contains protamine sulfate which is known to cause hypersensitivity reactions in some individuals. Keep approprate medical care readily available in the event of anaphylactic reaction
- The vaccine may not confer protection to all individuals
- Immunocompromised individuals may exhibit a decreased immune response to the vaccine
Cautions: Use cautiously in
- Immunocompromised patients
- Acute illness
Supplemental Patient Information
- Inform the patient, parent or guardian about the benefits and risks associated with vaccination
Pregnancy Category:B
Breastfeeding: It is unknown whether the vaccine is excreted in breast milk. Manufacturer advises caution when administering to nursing women. According to CDC and several health professional organizations, vaccines given to a nursing mother do not affect the safety of breastfeeding for mothers or infants. This information is based upon LactMed database (available at http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT last accessed 18 December 2013). Manufacturer advises caution.
Pricing data from www.DrugStore.com in U.S.A.
- Ixiaro SUSP [Syringe] (NOVARTIS VACCINES & DIAGNOSTIC)
0.5 = $246
1.5 = $709.96
Warning: This pricing information is subject to change at the sole discretion of DS Pharmacy. For the most current and up-to-date pricing information, please visit drugstore.com.
