New VFC Vaccine Presentations Available
to Order in ASIIS
Beginning March 2023, an additional Rotavirus vaccine will be available for ordering in ASIIS. GSK will be transitioning to this new presentation as their sole Rotavirus vaccine. Once the inventory is depleted in the warehouse, Rotarix, NDC 58160-0854-52 will no longer be available to order.
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 Indications and Usage
Rotarix is a vaccine indicated for the prevention of rotavirus gastroenteritis caused by G1 and non-G1 types (G3, G4, and G9) when administered as a 2-dose series. Rotarix is FDA-approved for use in infants from 6 weeks and up to 24 weeks of age.
The CDC recommends that the last dose of Rotarix should be given no older than 8 months, 0 days.
The presentation is available in Oral Dose 10-pack, NDC: 85160-0740-21
Due to a short-term supply issue with VAQTA® single-dose syringes, beginning March 2023, VAQTA® single-dose vials will be available for ordering in ASIIS. |
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Indications and Usage
VAQTA® is indicated for the prevention of disease caused by hepatitis A virus (HAV) in persons 12 months of age and older. The primary dose should be given at least 2 weeks prior to expected exposure to HAV.
The presentation is available in:
Single-dose vials (SDV) 10-pack, NDC: 00006-4831-41
Single-dose syringes (SDS) 10-pack, NDC: 00006-4095-02 (limited supply)
Resource Links:
CDC Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for age 18 years or younger, U.S. 2022
CDC Catch-up Immunization Schedule for persons aged 4 months – 18 years who start late or who are more than 1 month behind, U.S. 2022
Hepatitis A ACIP Vaccine Recommendations
Rotavirus ACIP Vaccine Recommendations
GSK - Rotarix (Rotavirus Vaccine, Live, Oral) Package Insert
MERCK - VAQTA® (Hepatitis A Vaccine, Inactivated) Package Insert
The Bureau of Immunization Services (BIZS) has clinical staff available to assist with your immunization questions (or contact your local county health department).
Kate Whitman, MSE, BSN Kathleen.Whitman@azdhs.gov, 480-259-5342
Sharon Sweeney, MPH, BSN Sharon.Sweeney@azdhs.gov, 480-261-5557
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