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A single 0.5 mL dose of Pertagen is recommended. Pertagen should be given following the current local recommendation for booster vaccination against pertussis.
In accordance with 2019 WHO recommendations for routine immunization of pertussis-containing vaccine, the use of Pertagen may be considered in the second or third trimester and preferably at least 15 days before the end of pregnancy. See Use in Pregnancy & Lactation.
Mode of Administration: Shake the syringe well to obtain a uniform, cloudy and white suspension. Do not use if resuspension does not occur after vigorous shaking.
Pertagen should be administered by deep intramuscular injection, preferably in the deltoid region. Before injection, the skin over the site of injection should be cleaned with a suitable germicide. Open the needle cap of the pre-filled syringe, administer the total volume of 0.5 mL intramuscularly (IM).
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