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Generic Name : Cholera Vaccine
Pronunciation : KOL-er-a VAX-een
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International- Cholera Vaccine. This medication is an immunization vaccine, prescribed for cholera. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult: PO- For primary vaccination schedule: As suspension (in doses of 3 ml mixed with Na hydrogen carbonate solution): 2 doses, at weekly intervals. Complete immunization 1 week before potential exposure. A single booster dose may be given after 2 years to maintain protection. How it should be taken : It comes as a suspension to take by mouth, on an empty stomach. It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. Special Instruction : * Immunization should be delayed in patients suffering from acute febrile illness or acute gastrointestinal illness. * It should not be administered in children less than 2 years old. * Additional protective measures should be undertaken, as the vaccine does not provide complete protection against cholera infection. Side Effects : Storage Conditions : Normally handled and stored by medical practitioners. |
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