Infanrix-Polio+Hib
Infanrix-Polio+Hib is a vaccine that protects your child against five serious diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type b.
Form
injektiokuiva-aine ja suspensio, suspensiota varten
Active Ingredient
Corynebacterium diphtheriae toxoid, adsorbed
Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA
How to Use
Dosage
Your child will receive two or three injections, usually one month apart. The first dose can be given from 2 months of age, and booster doses may be given at least 6 months after the last dose of the primary series. Each injection is 0.5 ml.
Method
The vaccine is always given as an injection into a muscle, usually in the thigh. It must never be given into a blood vessel.
Important
This vaccine is given as a single injection per scheduled visit, not as daily doses.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Loss of appetite
- •Fever of 38°C or higher
- •Pain at the injection site
- •Redness and swelling at the injection site
- •Unusual crying
- •Restlessness
- •Irritability
- •Drowsiness
- •Diarrhea
- •Feeling sick (vomiting)
- •Hard lump at the injection site
- •Large swelling at the injection site
RARE
- •Swelling of the face
- •Low blood pressure
- •Trouble breathing
- •Blue skin
- •Loss of consciousness
- •Collapse
- •Seizures or convulsions
- •Swollen glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
- •Cough
- •Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)
- •Runny nose
- •Upper respiratory tract infections, such as a common cold, tonsillitis, or laryngitis
- •Rash
- •Hives (itchy rash)
- •Tiredness
- •Swelling of the injected limb that sometimes extends to a nearby joint
- •High fever (39.5°C or higher)
- •Skin rashes (dermatitis)
- •Itching
- •Temporary stop in breathing (apnea) in very premature babies (born before 28 weeks of pregnancy) 2-3 days after vaccination
- •Swelling of the entire injected limb
- •Blisters at the injection site
Important Warnings
- Do not give this vaccine if your child has ever had an allergic reaction to Infanrix-Polio+Hib or any of its ingredients (like neomycin, polymyxin, or formaldehyde). Signs of an allergic reaction include itchy skin, rash, trouble breathing, or swelling of the face or tongue.
- Do not give this vaccine if your child had nervous system problems within 7 days of a previous whooping cough vaccination.
- Do not give this vaccine if your child has a severe infection with a fever over 38°C. A mild cold is usually fine, but always check with your doctor.
- Tell your doctor if your child has had any of these reactions after a previous Infanrix-Polio+Hib or whooping cough vaccine: high fever (over 40°C) within 48 hours, collapsing or shock-like state within 48 hours, crying continuously for more than 3 hours within 48 hours, or seizures/convulsions (with or without fever) within 3 days.
- Tell your doctor if your child has an undiagnosed or worsening brain condition or uncontrolled epilepsy. The vaccine should only be given once the condition is managed.
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- Tell your doctor if your child or family has a history of febrile convulsions, or if your child has bleeding problems or bruises easily.
- Fainting can happen before or after an injection. Tell your doctor or nurse if your child has fainted during previous injections.
- The vaccine may not work as well if your child is taking medicines that weaken the immune system. Tell your doctor about all medicines your child is taking.