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GSK meningococcal vaccine Bexero PFS was approved in Korea

By Lee, Hye-Kyung | translator Choi HeeYoung

22.05.20 12:00:11

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MFDS approves items that can be administered for more than 2 months of age



The MFDS recently approved the item permission of Bexero PFS applied by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). Bexero PFS is used to prevent invasive meningitis disease by Neisseria meningitidis B group at least 2 months of age. The safety and effectiveness of this vaccine in infants under 8 weeks of age have not been established.

This vaccine injects deeply into the muscles. It is recommended to inoculate infants under 12 months of age to the outside of the thigh and to the upper arm deltoid area for those older than that. If inoculated at the same time as other vaccines, the injection site is different.

Bexero PFS should not be intravenously, subcutaneous, or intradermally injected, nor should it be mi

Lee, Hye-Kyung(hgrace7@dailypharm.com)
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