Hiberix Vaccine0.5ml

Indication

Haemophilus influenzae type b infection, (meningitis, septicemia, cellulitis, arthritis).

Administration

Vaccine is administered as a single dose (0.5 mL) by intramuscular injection into the anterolateral aspect of the thigh or deltoid.

Child Dose

H. influenzae Type B Immunization Prevention of invasive disease caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b. (Vaccine is approved for use in children 2 ... View More

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity

Mode of Action

Antigenic capsular polysaccharides induce Ab production.

Precaution

Minor illnesses such as upper respiratory infection with or without low-grade fever are not contraindications for use of HIB vaccine. As reported with H... View More

Side Effect

Irritability (72.6%), drowsiness (57.5%), tenderness (46.3%), induration (22.5%), fever (20.1%), anorexia (15.3%), diarrhea (4.4%) Frequency Not Defi... View More

Interaction

Immunosuppressive therapies, including irradiation, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, cytotoxic drugs, and corticosteroids (used in greater than physi... View More