Yf-Vax Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Yellow Fever Vaccine

Yf-Vax Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Yellow Fever Vaccine

YF-VAX^®

Active Immunizing Agent

(For the Prevention of Yellow Fever)

YF-VAX^® [Yellow Fever Vaccine] is prepared by culturing the 17D-204 strain of yellow fever virus in living avian leukosis virus-free (ALV) chicken embryos. The vaccine, which contains sorbitol and gelatin as stabilizers, is lyophilized and hermetically sealed under nitrogen. No preservative is added. The vaccine must be reconstituted immediately before use with the sterile diluent provided (Sodium Chloride Injection - contains no preservative). YF-VAX^® is formulated to contain Plaque Forming Units (PFU) per 0.5 mL dose. The product appears not less than 4.74 log₁₀ slightly opalescent and light orange in colour after reconstitution.

YF-VAX^® complies with the standards of the World Health Organization (WHO).