Arthritis, Cellulitis, Haemophilus influenzae type b infection, Influenza virus vaccine, Meningitis, Septicemia.
Vaccines, Anti-sera & Immunoglobulin
Primary vaccination: From 2 months: 3 injections at 1 or 2 months intervals followed by a booster 12 months after the 3rd dose. Previously unvaccinated children between 6-12 months: 2 injections at 1 or 2 months intervals followed by a booster 12 months after the 2nd dose. From 1-5 years: 1 single injection.
Hypersensitivity. Minor illnesses such as upper respiratory infection with or without low-grade fever are not contraindications for use of HIB vaccine. As reported with Haemophilus b polysaccharide vaccines, cases of H influenzae type b disease may occur subsequent to vaccination and prior to the onset of protective effects of the vaccine. Medical supervision is needed.
Irritability (72.6%), drowsiness (57.5%), tenderness (46.3%), induration (22.5%), fever (20.1%), anorexia (15.3%), diarrhea (4.4%), Pain, Sleepiness, Rash, Vomiting Injection site erythema/ induration/ pain/ soreness/ warmth/ swelling Otitis media, URI.
Pregnancy Category C. Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks. Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown.
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