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Haemophilus Influenzae type B (HiB) Vaccine

Drug Class: Commonly Known As: Category:
Haemophilus Influenzae type B, HiB, Hiberix, Infanrix IPV+Hib, Infanrix Hexa, Pentaxim, Hexaxim

Haemophilus Influenzae type B (HiB) Vaccine - Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications

What side effects can Haemophilus Influenzae type B (HiB) Vaccine cause?

​Common side effects include:

● Pain, redness and swelling at the injection site 
  o You may place a cold compress over the affected area for relief
  o You may feed your child paracetamol syrup for pain relief

● Crying, irritability, restlessness, sleepiness
  o These side effects usually go away on its own

● Loss of appetite, diarrhoea
  o These side effects usually go away on its own

Please see a doctor if these side effects do not get better or become worse.

 

Rare but serious side effects include:
The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:
● Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
● Difficulty in breathing
● Itchy skin rashes over your whole body
If your child experiences any of these symptoms, you should inform your healthcare professional immediately.

Before taking Haemophilus Influenzae type B (HiB) Vaccine , what precautions must I follow?

Inform your healthcare professional if your child:
● Is allergic to this vaccine or any of the other ingredients of this vaccine
● Had shown signs of an allergic reaction to the previous dose of the vaccine
● Is taking any other medications
● Is currently not feeling well and having a fever
● Has a history of bleeding disorders

What food or medicine must I avoid when I take Haemophilus Influenzae type B (HiB) Vaccine ?

Haemophilus Influenzae type B (HiB) Vaccine - Additional Information

  • Updated on 9/30/2021 12:00:00 AM
  • Article contributed by PSS National Medication Information Workgroup PSS National Medication Information Workgroup
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