Components of Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine	Excipients Table Allergens Table Components Table
Indication Induction of active immunity against the causative virus among people who plan to reside in or travel to areas where JE is endemic or epidemic during a transmission season. Proprietary Name JE-VAX Manufacturer Biken, distributed by sanofi pasteur Viability Inactivated Microorganism Single-stranded RNA virus, family Flaviviridae Dose 1.0 mL Route Subcutaneous Dose form Powder for suspension Appearance White caked powder - after reconstitution, colorless, transparent liquid Concentration Nitrogen, 2-3 mcg/dose Preservatives Thimerosal, 0.007% Adjuvant None Excipients Formaldehyde, < 100 mcg Allergens Mouse-serum protein, < 50 ng - no myelin basic protein can be detected at the detection threshold of the assay (< 2 ng/mL) Gelatin, 500 mcg Thimerosal, 0.007% Media Prepared by inoculating mice intracerebrally Packaging Single dose vial + diluent 10-dose vial + diluent Routine Storage 2 to 8° C Do not freeze updated November 2005
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