Source: FDA, National Drug Code (US) Revision Year: 2020
YF-VAX, Yellow Fever Vaccine, for subcutaneous use, is prepared by culturing the 17D-204 strain of yellow fever virus in living avian leukosis virus-free (ALV-free) chicken embryos. The vaccine contains sorbitol and gelatin as a stabilizer, is lyophilized, and is hermetically sealed under nitrogen. No preservative is added. Each vial of vaccine is supplied with a separate vial of sterile diluent, which contains Sodium Chloride Injection USP – without a preservative. YF-VAX is formulated to contain not less than 4.74 log10 plaque forming units (PFU) per 0.5 mL dose throughout the life of the product. Before reconstitution, YF-VAX is a pinkish color. After reconstitution, YF-VAX is a slight pink-brown suspension.
The vial stoppers for YF-VAX and diluent are not made with natural rubber latex.
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The vial stoppers for YF-VAX vaccine and diluent are not made with natural rubber latex. Vaccine, single dose vial (NDC 49281-915-58) supplied in a package of 5 vials (NDC 49281-915-01). Diluent, single dose vial, 0.6 mL (NDC 49281-912-59) supplied separately in a package of 5 vials (NDC 49281-912-05). YF-VAX (Yellow Fever Vaccine) in the US is supplied only to designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centers authorized to issue certificates of Yellow Fever Vaccination. Location of the nearest Yellow Fever Vaccination Centers may be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30333, state or local health departments. |
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| YF-VAX | Canada, United States |
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