Haemophilus Influenza Conjugated Vaccine

Indications & Dose:

Active immunisation against Haemophilus influenzae type b infections, which are one of the major causes of meningitis and other severe systemic infections in young children.

DOSE

 Children

By s/c or i.m Inj. Primary vaccination: 2-6 months age, 3 injection 1-2 months apart; 6-12 months age, 2 injection, 1-2 months apart; 1-5 years, 1 injection. Booster 2-6 months age, 12 months after 3rd injection; 6-12 months age, 12 months after 2nd injection; above 1 year age, not required. 

Administration: 

The vaccine can be given concurrently with other paediatric vaccines like OPV, MMR etc. but at different sites. Recommended schedule of dosage is given in tabular form.

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to constituents of the vaccine, including to diphtheria toxoid

Side Effects:

First 48 hours was mild redness at the injection site which resolved spontaneously. Mild swelling and pain at the injection site. Fever, loss of appetite, restlessness, vomiting, diarrhoea and unusual crying 

Cautions:

Precautions:

Epinephrine (1:1000) should be available, caution should be exercised in patients with coagulation disorders, acute febrile illnesses and immunosuppressed patients where the vaccine may not be effective

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