Meningococcal Group C-CRM197 conjugate vaccine

Trade Name: 
Menjugate
Manufacturer/Distributor: 
Novartis
www.novartis.ca, 1-800-363-8883
e-mail: medinfo.canada@novartis.com
Classification: 
Vaccine
ATC Class: 
J07AH - meningococcal vaccines
Status: 
active
Date Marketed in Canada (yyyy/mm/dd): 
2009-01-30
Presentation: 
0.5 mL powder for suspension
Comments: 
Novartis has just started distribution of the vaccine (previously done by Merck Frosst). Indicated for active immunization of children from 2 months of age, adolescents and adults, for the prevention of invasive disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C.