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Menactra

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OVERDOSE

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CONTRAINDICATIONS

Known hypersensitivity to any component of Menactra (polysaccharide diphtheria toxoid conjugate vaccine) vaccine including diphtheria toxoid, or a life-threatening reaction after previous administration of a vaccine containing similar components,16 are contraindications to vaccine administration.

Known history of Guillain-Barre syndrome (see WARNINGS section) is a contraindication to vaccine administration.

Known hypersensitivity to dry natural rubber latex (see WARNINGS section) is a contraindication to vaccine administration.

REFERENCES

16. Ball R, et al. Safety Data on Meningococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System. CID 2001;32:1273-1280.

Last reviewed on RxList: 10/30/2007
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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