Components of Pneumococcal Vaccine	Excipients Table Allergens Table Components Table
Indication Immunity in infants and children against S. pneumoniae Proprietary Name Prevnar Pneumovax 23 Manufacturers Wyeth-Lederle Merck Viability Inactivated Inactivated Microorganism Streptococcus pneumoniae 7-valent serotype Streptococcus pneumoniae 23-valent serotype   Dose 0.5 mL 0.5 mL Route Intramuscular Intramuscular or Subcutaneous Dose form Suspension Solution Appearance Homogeneous, white suspension Clear, colorless solution Concentration (per 0.5 mL) Serotypes 4, 9V, 14, 18C, 19F, and 23F, 2 mcg each Serotypes 6B, 4 mcg 23 polysaccharides, 25 mcg for each (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6B, 7F, 8, 9N, 9V, 10A, 11A, 12F, 14, 15B, 17F, 18C, 19F, 19A, 20, 22F, 23F, 33F) Preservatives None  Phenol, 0.25% Adjuvants Diphtheria CRM197, 20 mcg Aluminum phosphate, 0.125 mg None Excipients None None Allergens Dry natural rubber None Media Soy peptone broth Bovine proteins and other macromolecular components Packaging Vial, 1 dose (5 per package) Vials, 5-dose, 10 5-dose vials, 10 single-dose vial Routine storage 2 to 8° C (35-46° F) Do not freeze 2 to 8° C (35-46° F) Do not freeze updated July 2005
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