SUBJECT MENINGOCOCCAL IMMUNIZATION WITH MENACTRA PAGE 1 OF 1

  SUBJECT REASONED OPINION (SUBSIDIARITY) ON THE REGULATION
REC ITUR BT7103 15 RECOMMENDATION ITUR BT7103 SUBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT
23 DATE FEBRUARY 23RD 2009 SUBJECT APPLICATION

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Subject: Meningococcal Immunization With Menactra


Subject: Meningococcal Immunization with Menactra Page 1 of 1

Effective Date: 10/14/05 Revised


Policy


Columbus County Health Department will provide vaccine to interested individuals per protocol. To receive vaccine individuals must be ages 11-55 years of age. There will be no charge to patients who receive this vaccine. However, patients must meet the state guidelines to receive the vaccine (See Protocol Attachment from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health).


Purpose


Administered to help prevent and protect against bacteria (Neisseria Meningitidis strains A, C, Y, and W-135


Procedure


Immunization is administered IM in a dose of 0.5mL preferably in the deltoid. Nurses should follow information provided on package insert when administering the immunization (See Attached Link). https://www.vaccineshoppe.com/image.cfm?doc_id=11177&image_type=product_pdf


Contraindications


Immunization should be deferred during the course of any acute illness


Anaphylactic or Allergic Reactions:


Epinephrine injection (1:1000) must be immediately available to combat unexpected anaphylaxis or other reactions.


Revaccination


The need for, or timing of, a booster dose of Menactra has not yet been determined.


Patient/Parent/Guardian Information


Vaccine information statement (VIS) from the US Department of Health and Human Services Center of Disease Control and Prevention and National Immunization Program is given to the patient/parent/guardian. (See attached VIS link).


http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-mening.pdf

http://www.immunize.org/vis/sp_men05.pdf






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