The Therapeutic Goods
Administration (TGA) said it is
performing intensive monitoring
of the safety and risk profile of
Bexsero, Novartis’ meningococcal B
vaccine, following its introduction
to the Australian market.
While fever occurred after
administration of many vaccines,
the TGA said, it had identified that
Bexsero commonly induced fever
in infants and children, including a
high fever.
The Australian Technical Advisory
Group on Immunisation had
recommended prophylactic use of
paracetamol with Bexsero when
administered to children under two
years old, it said.
The TGA is encouraging the
reporting of any seizures associated
with the use of Bexsero to help
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