In the discussion of Comvax it was stated that you can “use when either antigen is indicated.” Shouldn’t Comvax be used when both Hepatitis B and Hib are needed and single antigen Hepatitis B or Hib used if only one component is due?

Question

In the discussion of Comvax it was stated that you can “use when either antigen is indicated.” Shouldn’t Comvax be used when both Hepatitis B and Hib are needed and single antigen Hepatitis B or Hib used if only one component is due?

April 26, 2017comvax Hib needed Used

0

Posted

In the discussion of Comvax it was stated that you can “use when either antigen is indicated.” Shouldn’t Comvax be used when both Hepatitis B and Hib are needed and single antigen Hepatitis B or Hib used if only one component is due?

1 Answer

score 0 · Answer 1 · 2010-07-09T19:54:35+00:00

You can use single antigen vaccine when only one of the vaccines is indicated or you can use a combination vaccine. ACIP states that licensed combination vaccines may used whenever any component of the combination is indicated and the vaccine’s other components are not contraindicated.

In the discussion of Comvax it was stated that you can “use when either antigen is indicated.” Shouldn’t Comvax be used when both Hepatitis B and Hib are needed and single antigen Hepatitis B or Hib used if only one component is due?

1 Answer

Related Questions

Social

Questions

Links

Subscribe for updates