Neonatal Intensive Care Drug Manual

2. Shake syringe vigorously immediately prior to use to obtain an homogenous, white suspension.

3. Administer 0.5 ml of suspension by intramuscular injection (IMI) to the anterolateral aspect of the thigh (slowly to reduce pain).

4. Administer on the opposite limb from other concurrently administered vaccines (e.g. INFANRIX hexa).

2. Pain: Refer to local pain relief policy.

3. Body temperature.

4. Infants with a history of febrile convulsions should be closely followed up as such adverse events may occur within 2 to 3 days post-vaccination.