(tick-borne encephalitis vaccine,whole virus, inactivated)

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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

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TICOVAC (Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccine), Suspension for intramuscular injection
Initial U.S. Approval: 2021

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

TICOVAC is a vaccine indicated for active immunization to prevent tick-borne encephalitis (TBE). TICOVAC is approved for use in individuals 1 year of age and older. (1)

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

For intramuscular use only.

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1 through 15 years of age: each dose 0.25 mL
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16 years of age and older: each dose 0.5 mL

Primary Vaccination: Three doses (2.1)

Primary Vaccination Schedule

1 through 15 years of age

16 years of age and older

First dose

Day 0

Day 0

Second dose

1 to 3 months after the first vaccination

14 days to 3 months after the first vaccination

Third dose

5 to 12 months after the second vaccination

5 to 12 months after the second vaccination

A booster dose (fourth dose) may be given at least 3 years after completion of the primary immunization series if ongoing exposure or re-exposure to tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) is expected.

DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

Suspension for injection supplied as a 0.25 mL or 0.5 mL single-dose in pre-filled syringes. (3)

CONTRAINDICATIONS

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Severe allergic reaction (e.g. anaphylaxis) to any component of TICOVAC. (4)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

The most common adverse reactions are as follows:

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1 through 15 years of age: Local tenderness (18.1%), local pain (11.2%), headache (11.1%), fever (9.6%), and restlessness (9.1%). (6.1)
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16 through 65 years of age: Local tenderness (29.9%), local pain (13.2%), fatigue (6.6%), headache (6.3%), and muscle pain (5.1%). (6.1)

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Pfizer Inc. at 1-800-438-1985 or VAERS at 1-800-822-7967 or http://vaers.hhs.gov.

See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION.

Revised: 3/2026

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