Tetraxim Dosage/Direction for Use

This vaccine is administered to children by a healthcare professional who knows about vaccines.
Dosage: The schedule should be chosen in accordance with current national recommendations: 2 injections with an interval of two months, one at the age of 2 months and one at the age of 4 months, followed by one booster injection at the age of 11 months, then another booster injection at the age of 6 years. Booster vaccination between 11 and 13 years for children who did not receive a vaccine containing the pertussis valence at normal concentration (Pa) at the age of 6 years.
Or 3 injections at an interval of one or two months from the age of 2 months, followed by one booster injection within the second year of life, and another booster injection between 4 through 13 years of age.
Method of administration: For syringes without attached needles, the separate needle must be fitted firmly to the syringe, rotating it by a one-quarter turn.
Shake before injection until a homogeneous whitish-turbid suspension is obtained.
Administer via the intramuscular route (IM).
Administration should preferably be performed in the anterolateral side of the thigh (middle third) in infants and in the deltoid area in children.
This vaccine must never be injected in a blood vessel (intravascular route).
If there are any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask the doctor or pharmacist.