Nimenrix vaccine
Use of Nimenrix vaccine
Immunization should be performed only by intramuscular injection.
In infants, the recommended injection site is the anterolateral thigh. In persons older than 1 year, the recommended injection site is the anterolateral part of the thigh or the deltoid muscle.
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What are the indications for Nimenrix vaccine?
Nimenrix® vaccine is indicated for active immunization of individuals 6 weeks of age and older against invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, W-135, and Y.
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What are the contraindications to Nimenrix vaccine?
Hypersensitivity to active substances or any excipients included in the vaccine
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What are the side effects of Nimenrix vaccine?
Side effects:
- loss of appetite;
- insomnia;
- irritability;
- headache;
- drowsiness;
- dyspeptic disorders;
- temperature increase;
- swelling and soreness at the injection site.
Rarely can be observed:
- reduced sensitivity to external stimuli;
- itch;
- rash;
- muscle pain;
- consolidation;
- feeling of heat at the injection site.
recommend
Recommended by the Ministry of Health
Nimenrix vaccine price | 2600 UAH |