Contents of immunizing agents available for use in Canada: Canadian Immunization Guide
Introduction
The following tables provide a comprehensive list of contents of immunizing agents available in Canada. Table 1 lists contents of active vaccines and Table 2 lists contents of passive immunizing agents. Vaccine providers should consult the product label, product leaflet, or product monograph for current product information. Manufacturers provide evidence of vaccine safety and efficacy and receive authorization for the immunizing agent only when it is used in accordance with the product monograph available through Health Canada’s Drug Product Database. Information about the vaccine manufacturer/distributor is available in vaccine-specific chapters in Part 4.
Contents of immunizing agents
In addition to the active component (antigen in case of vaccines or antibody in case of immunoglobulins), immunizing agents may contain additional ingredients such as adjuvants, preservatives, additives, and traces of other substances.