Components of Hib & Hepatitis B Vaccine	Excipients Table Allergens Table Components Table
Indication For immunization against Haemophilus influenzae type b and against infection caused by all known subtypes of Hepatitis B virus in infants  born of HBsAg-negative mothers Proprietary Name Comvax Manufacturer Merck Viability Inactivated Microorganism H. influenzae type b, Virus family Hepadnaviridae Approved Ages 6 weeks - 15 months Dose 0.5 mL Route Intramuscular Dose form Suspension Appearance Slightly opaque, white suspension Concentration (per 0.5 mL) Hib polysaccharide, 7.5 mcg Hepatitis B surface antigen, 5 mcg Excipients Aluminum (as amorphous aluminum hydroxide), 225 mcg Sodium borate (decahydrate) as pH stabilizer, 35 mcg Yeast protein, ≤1% Formaldehyde, ≤0.0004% Adjuvant Neisseria meningitides OMP, 125mcg Aluminum (as amorphous aluminum hydroxide), 225 mcg Allergens Vial stopper contains dry natural latex rubber Preservatives None Media Hib: Complex fermentation media Hepatitis B: S. cerevisiae Packaging Box of 10 single-dose vials Routine storage 2 to 8° C (36-46° F) Do Not Freeze Package Insert Date December 2010 updated January 2011
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