HAEMOPHILUS TYPE B CONJUGATE VACCINE
Background and Date of Approval
The U.S. FDA approved Haemophilus type B conjugate vaccine on March 30, 1993. It is classified among vaccines. It is used to protect against diseases caused by the bacterium Haemophilus influenzae type B.
Uses
Haemophilus type B vaccine is used to treat diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis, meningitis (serious diseases).
How is it administered?
Haemophilus type B vaccine should be injected by a doctor and it should not be self administered. Your physician will decide the dosage and frequency of this injection based on the severity of your disease and other factors.
Side Effects
The common side effects that are experienced while you are on the treatment with Haemophilus type B vaccine are loss of appetite (anorexia), crying, sleepiness (somnolence), vomiting, fever, irritability, pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site or injection site hardness, abnormal crying (Infant), diarrhoea.
Warnings
It is indicated to prevent disease caused by Haemophilus influenzae type B for infants and children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age. The dosing and booster doses depend on your childâs age. It is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Precautions
It is indicated to prevent disease caused by Haemophilus influenzae type B for infants and children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age. The dosing and booster doses depend on your childâs age. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the ingredient or any of the vaccine or a history of allergic reaction. Consult your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant or think you may be pregnant or while you are breastfeeding.
Word of Advice
Inform your doctor if you have a brain, blood, respiratory, kidney disorder before using this vaccine. If you have a fever, consult your doctor before administration. Report to your doctor immediately if you experience difficulty breathing, blueness of the tongue or lips, rash, swelling of the face or throat, sudden and serious malaise with drop in blood pressure causing dizziness and loss of consciousness, or accelerated heart rate associated with respiratory disorders.
References
Sanofi Pasteur SA, US Food and Drug administration, [ Revised on March 2022], [Accessed on Oct2023], https://www.fda.gov/media/74395/download#:~:text=ActHIB%C2%AE%20is%20a%20vaccine,through%205%20years%20of%20age . Roberto Tinoco and James E. Crowe, Jr., Immunoglobulins and Vaccines, Goodman & Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 13th Edition, 2018, 655-672.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precautions I need to take while taking the Haemophilus Type B vaccine?
Inform your medical history to the doctor. It will be useful for him to treat you based on your health. Inform your doctor if you have brain, blood, respiratory, kidney disorder.
Can I take the Haemophilus Type B vaccine if I have a history of allergies to vaccines?
Consult your doctor if you are allergic to Haemophilus Type B vaccine or any of the ingredients before starting the medicine.
How many shots do I need to get for the Haemophilus Type B vaccine?
Three or four doses, your doctor will recommend the right dose for the children based on the health history and other factors.
Which age do I need to get the Haemophilus Type B vaccine?
Haemophilus influenzae type B for infants and children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age. The dosing and booster doses depend on your childâs age.
What are the possible side effects after using the Haemophilus Type B vaccine?
Some of the common side effects are loss of appetite, crying, sleepiness, vomiting, fever, irritability, pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site, abnormal crying in the infant, and diarrhea.