>>147414 ACAM2000® [Smallpox and Mpox (Vaccinia) Vaccine, Live] HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION These highlights do not include all information needed to use ACAM2000 safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for ACAM2000.ACAM2000® [Smallpox and Mpox (Vaccinia) Vaccine, Live] For scarification suspension, for percutaneous use Initial U.S. Approval: 2007
WARNING: SERIOUS COMPLICATIONS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Myocarditis and pericarditis (suspect cases observed at a rate of 5.7 per 1000 primary vaccinees (95% CI: 1.9-13.3)), encephalitis, encephalomyelitis, encephalopathy, progressive vaccinia, generalized vaccinia, severe vaccinial skin infections, erythema multiforme major (including STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME), eczema vaccinatum resulting in permanent sequelae or death, accidental eye infection (ocular vaccinia) which can cause ocular complications that may lead to blindness, and fetal death, have occurred following either primary vaccination or revaccination with ACAM2000 or other live vaccinia virus vaccines that were used historically. These risks are increased in certain individuals and may result in severe disability, permanent neurological sequelae and/or death [see Warnings and Precautions (5)].
------------------------RECENT MAJOR CHANGES--------------------------- Indications and Usage, mpox disease (1) 8/2024 -----------------------INDICATIONS AND USAGE--------------------------- ACAM2000® is indicated for active immunization for the prevention of smallpox and mpox disease in individuals determined to be at high risk for smallpox or mpox infection. (1).
----------------------DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION----------------------- For percutaneous use by scarification. (2) • Administer ACAM2000 only after being trained on the safe and effective administration of the vaccine. (2.4) • A droplet of ACAM2000 is administered by scarification percutaneously using 15 jabs of a bifurcated needle. (2.4)