The freeze-dried vaccine should be reconstituted using only the diluent supplied for this purpose. The immunizing dose is a single injection of 0.5ml given subcutaneously. Vaccine for private use will be available in single dose format. The vaccine should be stored between 2 C and 8 C at all times. A separate needle, syringe and injection site should be used.
Allergic reactions are unusual.
Persons with a less severe form of allergy should be immunized. Anyone who has a high fever or serious infection worse than a cold. A mild illness such as a cold, with or without fever, is not a reason to avoid immunization. Pregnancy is not a contraindication to immunization. However, for immunization outside of outbreak or imminent travel situations, it is may be reasonable to defer immunization until the second trimester to avoid any theoretical risk.