Haemophilus B Conj-Tet Tox Vac IM

In Depth

Generic Name: HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE B VACCINE - INJECTION
Pronounced: (hee-MAW-fih-liss in-flew-EN-zuh B)

Haemophilus B Conj-Tet Tox Vac IM Side Effects

Pain, swelling, and redness at the injection site may occur. Drowsiness, irritability/crying, loss of appetite, diarrhea, fever, or vomiting may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify the doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to your child is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

seizures
unresponsiveness

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include:

rash
itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
severe dizziness
trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Contact your doctor for medical advice about side effects. The following numbers do not provide medical advice, but in the US, you may report side effects to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) at 1-800-822-7967. In Canada, you may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Haemophilus B Conj-Tet Tox Vac IM Precautions

Before receiving this vaccination, tell your doctor or pharmacist if your child is allergic to it; to any other vaccines, or to latex; or if the child has any other allergies.

This medication should not be used if your child has certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult the doctor or pharmacist if your child has:

high fever
moderate/severe acute illness

Before using this medication, tell the doctor or pharmacist your child's medical history, especially of:

bleeding disorders
history of Guillain-Barre syndrome
a weakened immune system (e.g., due to cancer, HIV, leukemia, lymphoma, radiation treatment)
vaccination history including previous reactions to any vaccines

Patients with Hodgkin's disease should receive the vaccine at least 10-14 days before beginning treatment or wait at least 3 months after chemotherapy is stopped.

This vaccine is not recommended for use during pregnancy and is not usually used in adults.

It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. This vaccine is not usually used in adults. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.