VaccineCommon side effectsDOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONPRICECODE

2 MONTHS INFANRIX (DTP, HBV, HIB, PIV)

PREVANAR/SYNFLORIX (PCV) Redness,pain,swelling,nodule at injection site; temperature up to 101F (38.3C) - fever in the evening after receiving the injection. The fever should disappear within a day. Drowsiness,irritability,fussiness;anorexia within 2 days of injection. Increase in frequency and magnitude of local reactions with doses 4 and 5(e.g.,entire limb swelling). Soreness, swelling,redness at injection site; mildto moderate fever; irritability,drowsiness, restless sleep,decreased appetite, vomitingand diarrhea, rash or hives.0.5 ML INTRAMUSCULAR(Outer mid-thigh in infants/outer upper arm if older)

0.5 ML - INTRAMUSCULAR

600 SR

16022

4 MONTHS INFANRIX (DTP, HBV, HIB, PIV)

PREVANAR/SYNFLORIX (PCV) OPV

OPV causes almost no side-effects. Less than 1% of the people who receive the vaccine develop a headache, diarrhoea, or muscle pain. 0.5 ML INTRAMUSCULAR(Outer mid-thigh in infants/outer upper arm if older)

0.5 ML INTRAMUSCULAR

2 DROPS - ORAL

600 SR

16023

6 MONTHS INFANRIX (DTP, HBV, HIB, PIV)

PREVANAR/SYNFLORIX (PCV) OPVSAME AS ABOVE0.5 ML INTRAMUSCULAR(Outer mid-thigh in infants/outer upper arm if older)0.5 ML INTRAMUSCULAR

2 DROPS - ORAL

600 SR

16024

9 MONTHS ROUVAXSoreness, Fever. (About 5%of children develop amoderate fever five to 12 days after receiving the vaccine. It usually lasts a day or two) Rash. (About one in 20 childrendevelop a mild rash five to 12days after receiving the vaccine. The rash usually lasts about two days)

0.5 ML SUBCUTANEOUS (Outer mid-thigh/upper arm depending on the age)75 SR16025

VaccineNURSING PRIORITYDOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONPRICECODE

12 MONTHS VARILLIX/CHICKEN POX

PREVANAR/SYNFLORIX (PCV)

PRIORIX (MMR)

OPVPain, swelling and redness of the skin at the injection site. Fever. Rash

ElevatedTemperature 12 weeks after immunization; redness or pain at injection site; noncontagious rash; joint pain.

Fever (high temperature). This can be relieved with paracetamol) Pain, swelling or redness of the skin at the injection site.

0.5 ML SUBCUTANEOUS

0.5 ML INTRAMUSCULAR

0.5 ML SUBCUTANEOUS (Outer mid-thigh/upper arm depending on the age)

2 DROPS - ORAL

600 SR

16026

18 MONTHS AVAXIM 8U (HEPA A)

PEDIACEL

OPVFever,disturbances ofThe gastrointestinal tract such as diarrhea, nausea and vomiting or abdominal pain. Loss of appetite. Pain in the muscles. Weakness or loss of strength.

Swelling at injection site. Irritability. Increased crying. Fever. (This can be reduced with paracetamol or ibuprofen) A general feeling of being unwell (malaise)

0.5 ML SUBCUTANEOUS

0.5 ML INTRAMUSCULAR

2 DROPS - ORAL

300 SR

16027

24 MONTHS AVAXIM 8U(HEPA A)

0.5 ML SUBCUTANEOUS

150 SR16028

4-6 YEARS OPV DPT MMR VARILLIX (CHICKEN POX)

2 DROPS - ORAL0.5 ML INTRAMUSCULAR0.5 ML SUBCUTANEOUS (Outer mid-thigh/upper arm depending on the age)0.5 ML SUBCUTANEOUS

300 SR

16029

Approved by: Dr. Gamal Abdulla (Medical Director)