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Storage and handling for PedvaxHIB\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>
[Haemophilus b Conjugate Vaccine (Meningococcal Protein Conjugate)]<\/strong><\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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Condition of PedvaxHIB on arrival<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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  • Should not have been frozen; refrigerate on arrival.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Storage<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    • Refrigerate immediately on arrival; store vaccine at 2\u00b0C to 8\u00b0C (36\u00b0F\u201346\u00b0F); DO NOT FREEZE<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Handling<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      • Shake well before withdrawal and use. Thorough agitation is necessary to maintain suspension of the vaccine.<\/li>
      • The vaccine should be used as supplied; no reconstitution is necessary.<\/li>
      • Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for extraneous particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit. The vaccine is a slightly opaque, white suspension.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        How supplied<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Liquid PedvaxHIB<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        • Box of 10 single-dose vials of liquid vaccine, NDC 0006-4897-00.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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          General tips for PedvaxHIB<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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          • If you have questions about the condition of the vaccine at the time of delivery, you should immediately place vaccine in recommended storage and call the Merck Vaccine Customer Center at 877.VAX.MERCK (877.829.6372).1<\/sup><\/li>
          • Rotate stock so that the shortest-dated vaccine is used first.1<\/sup><\/li>
          • Ensure that the refrigerator is plugged into an outlet in a protected area where it cannot be disconnected accidentally.1<\/sup><\/li>
          • It is important to use a separate sterile syringe and needle for each individual patient to prevent transmission of infectious agents from one person to another.<\/li>
          • Individual projects and state\/local health department immunization programs may have specific requirements for providers who receive Vaccines for Children Program vaccines or other vaccines purchased with public funds. Consult your immunization program for more information.1<\/sup><\/li>
          • For general questions concerning the proper storage and handling of Merck vaccines, please contact the Merck Vaccine Customer Helpline at 800.MERCK.90 (800.637.2590), Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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            Hib, Haemophilus influenzae<\/em> type b.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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            Reference<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n
            1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit. Published January 11, 2023. Accessed January 9, 2024. https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/hcp\/admin\/storage\/toolkit\/storage-handling-toolkit.pdf<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":665,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_trash_the_other_posts":false,"editor_notices":[],"footnotes":""},"ga4_page_audience":[],"ga4_page_birn_id":[],"ga4_page_branding":[267],"ga4_page_businessunit":[275],"ga4_page_campaign":[],"ga4_page_content_purpose":[319],"ga4_page_customer_journey_stage":[336],"ga4_page_customer_specialty":[381],"ga4_page_experience":[],"ga4_page_indication":[409],"ga4_page_material_intent":[522],"ga4_page_product":[561],"ga4_page_region":[790],"ga4_page_therapeuticarea":[844],"class_list":["post-309","page","type-page","status-publish"],"yoast_head":"\nStorage for PedvaxHIB\u00ae [Haemophilus b Conjugate Vaccine (Meningococcal Protein 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