Haemophilus B conjugate vaccine/hepatitis B vaccine recombinant (Injection)

Introduction:

Haemophilus B Conjugate Vaccine (hum-OFF-i-lus B KON-joo-gate vak-seen), Hepatitis B Vaccine Recombinant (hep-ah-TY-tiss B vak-seen re-KOM-bin-ant)

Prevents infections caused by hepatitis B virus and Haemophilus influenzae type b virus in babies and young children. This medicine is a vaccine.

Brand Name(s):

Comvax

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

How to Use This Medicine:

Injectable

• This medicine is given to your child as a shot into one of the muscles.
• A nurse or other trained health professional will give this medicine to your child.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Make sure your child's doctor knows if your child is using medicines that weaken the immune system such as steroids, chemotherapy, or radiation.

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• Make sure your child's doctor knows if your child has any illness, cancer, or any bleeding disorder such as hemophilia or thrombocytopenia.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
• Blistering, peeling, red skin rash.
• Drowsiness, agitation, or seizures.
• Fast heartbeat or fainting.
• Fever, chills, coughing, or trouble breathing.
• Weakness in your child's arms, legs, or face.
• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.
• Unusual high-pitched crying.

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Diaper rash.
• Mild diarrhea, vomiting, or loss of appetite.
• Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your child's skin where the shot is given.
• Red eyes.
• Running or stuffy nose.
• Sores or white patches in your child's mouth.

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor: