Administer as deep IM inj, preferably in the anterolateral aspect of the thigh. Infant 6 wk Primary vaccination 3 doses of 0.5 mL each w/in the 1st 6 mth. 3 doses at 6-10-14-wk must be administered at intervals of at least 4 wk.
View Uni 5 overdosage for action to be taken in the event of an overdose.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Severe reaction to a previous dose. Convulsions/seizures or abnormal cerebral signs in the newborn period or other serious neurological abnormalities.
Do not inj IV. Not to be used for the treatment of diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis-B or HIB infection. Temp ≥40°C w/in 48 hr not due to another identifiable cause, collapse or shock-like state (hypotonic-hyporesponsive episode) w/in 48 hr, persistent crying lasting ≥3 hr occurring w/in 48 hr, convulsions w/ or w/o fever occurring w/in 3 days. High incidence of pertussis. History of febrile convulsions, family history of convulsions, sudden infant death syndrome. Immunosuppressed patients. Thrombocytopenia. Monitor patient for at least 30 min after administration. Postpone vaccination in patients w/ acute severe febrile illness.
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