Infanrix-Polio
Infanrix-Polio is a vaccine that helps your child develop protection against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), and polio.
Form
injektioneste, suspensio, esitäytetty ruisku
Active Ingredient
Corynebacterium diphtheriae toxoid, adsorbed
Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA
How to Use
Dosage
Your child will receive a single dose of Infanrix-Polio.
Method
The vaccine is given as an injection into a muscle, usually in the upper arm. For young children, it can also be given in the thigh.
Important
This is a single dose given according to your doctor's recommendations.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Drowsiness, headache, loss of appetite, fever (over 38°C), pain, redness and swelling at the injection site, unusual crying, irritability or restlessness.
- •Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, high fever (over 39.5°C), general discomfort, hardening at the injection site, feeling of weakness.
RARE
- •Allergic skin reactions or rash.
- •Swollen lymph nodes (in the armpit or groin), cough, bronchitis, itching, hives.
- •Easier bleeding or bruising (thrombocytopenia), temporary pause in breathing (apnea), swelling of face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat (angioedema), blisters at the injection site.
- •Severe allergic reactions, which may include rash, swelling of the eyes or face, difficulty breathing or swallowing, a sudden drop in blood pressure, or loss of consciousness.
- •Collapse, loss of consciousness, or seizures (e.g., convulsions).
Important Warnings
- Do not give the vaccine if your child is allergic to any of the ingredients in the vaccine (such as neomycin, polymyxin, or formaldehyde). Signs of allergy include rash, difficulty breathing, or facial swelling.
- Do not give the vaccine if your child has previously had an allergic reaction to a diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, or polio vaccine.
- Do not give the vaccine if your child has had neurological problems (like encephalopathy) within 7 days of a previous pertussis vaccine.
- If your child has a severe infection and a high fever (over 38°C), the vaccine should not be given. A mild infection, like a cold, is usually fine. Talk to your doctor first.
- Tell your doctor if your child has had a high fever (over 40°C), loss of consciousness, persistent inconsolable crying, or convulsions after a previous vaccination (Infanrix-Polio or another pertussis vaccine).
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- Tell your doctor if your child has an undiagnosed or progressive brain disease, or uncontrolled epilepsy. The vaccine should only be given once the condition is under control.
- Tell your doctor if your child has a bleeding disorder or bruises easily.
- Tell your doctor if your child is prone to febrile convulsions or if there is a family history of them.
- Tell your doctor if your child has an immune system problem (e.g., HIV infection). The vaccine can still be given, but the protection might be weaker.
- Fainting can occur before or after the injection. Tell your doctor if your child has fainted before during vaccination.