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Features of MenC conjugate vaccine

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  • developed using same technology used in the development of Hib vaccine
  • the vaccine induces a T-cell dependent antibody response and immunological memory - it is protective in children under 2 years of age
  • carrier proteins used in MenC conjugate vaccines are tetanus toxoid or variant diphtheria toxin (CRM197)
  • the vaccine should be reconstituted immediately before use with the dilutent supplied by the manufacturer - once the vaccine has been reconstituted then it must be used within one hour
  • administered as a intramuscular or deep subcutaneous injection - in patients with bleeding disorders or thrombocytopaenia then the vaccine may be given subcutaneously

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