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antiplague vaccine formalized
Killed (Inactivated) bacterial vaccine · Vaccine for plague
Killed (Inactivated) bacterial vaccineVaccine for plague
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
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not curated
INTERACTIONS
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none in our sources
PREGNANCY
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not curated
Mechanism
Contains killed Y. pestis organisms that stimulate an immune response.
Indications
Prophylaxis of plague
Dosing
- Adult
- 1 ml i.m. twice 1–2 weeks apart or 2 ml single dose.
Pharmacokinetics
Duration
6–8 months
Side effects
Common
Local and systemic reactions (relatively frequent, increase with booster doses)
Related guidelines
Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis
ASH · Haematology · 2018
Infective endocarditis prevention
NICE · Cardiology / Dentistry · 2008
Infective endocarditis prevention
AHA · Cardiology / Dentistry · 2007
Childhood immunisation schedule
IAP · Paediatrics · 2023
Prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission
NACO · Infectious Disease · 2023
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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team