Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis and Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine helps protect infants and children against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type B infections.
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that mainly affects the airways, causing swelling and leading to serious breathing problems. It may also affect the skin, causing sores and skin covered by grey tissue.
Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that causes painful muscle spasms and stiffness, particularly of the neck and jaw. The bacteria can enter the body through breaks in the skin, usually cuts, scratches, or wounds.
Pertussis or whooping cough is a very contagious bacterial infection that affects the airways causing severe coughing (often characterised by a "whooping" sound).
Hepatitis B is a contagious liver infection caused by a virus that is spread through contact with infected blood or other body fluids.
Poliomyelitis or polio is an infectious viral disease characterised by muscle paralysis.
Haemophilus influenzae type B is a type of bacteria that can lead to various serious illnesses such as blood infection, meningitis (infection of the linings covering the brain and spinal cord), pneumonia (an infection that causes inflammation of one or both lungs), and epiglottitis (infection in a part of the windpipe).
This medicine helps the body make antibodies (substances in the body that help fight infection) to protect infants and children against these infections.
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis and Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine is to be given intramuscularly (into the muscle), usually into the muscles of the thigh or upper arm.
Your doctor or nurse will administer the injection for your child.
Your doctor will advise you on the total number of injections that your child will receive.
Ensure that you keep all appointments with your doctor so that your child does not miss any doses.
If your child misses an appointment or an injection, alert your doctor or nurse.
Do not use Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis and
Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine if your child has had an allergic reaction (e.g. rashes, breathlessness, swollen eyes) to this medicine or any of its ingredients.
Alert your doctor if your child has the following conditions:
- history of brain disease or condition from an unknown cause occurring within 7 days of previous vaccination with a vaccine containing pertussis
- uncontrolled condition or severe illness that affects the brain and nervous system e.g. fits or seizures
as Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis and
Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine may not be suitable for you.
Inform your doctor if your child has the following conditions:
- history of fever ≥40°C of unknown cause, collapse, and continuous inconsolable crying which occurred within 48 hours of immunisation against pertussis infection
- history of fits or seizures which occurred within 3 days of immunisation against pertussis infection
- bleeding problems
- history of fits or seizures caused by fever
- history of Guillain-Barre syndrome (a rare disorder in which your body's immune system attacks your nerves) occurring within 6 weeks of immunisation against tetanus infection
- any sudden illness
- weak immune system
If your child is going to have any laboratory tests, inform the doctor that your child was recently immunised with Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis and
Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine.
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis and
Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine may cause any of the following side effects: drowsiness, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, fever, irritability, and pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site.
Some side effects may need immediate medical help. Alert your doctor quickly if your child experiences any of the following:
- rashes, breathlessness, swelling of the face, eyes or mouth
- temporary loss of consciousness; fainting or passing out
- inconsolable crying, high fever
Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe, or if your child experiences other side effects.
Inform your doctor and pharmacist if your child has received any other vaccines.
Always notify your doctor and pharmacist if your child is taking or using any other medicines, including herbal tonics such as traditional Chinese medicines, supplements, and medicines that you buy without a prescription.
Store in the refrigerator, between 2-8°C.
Do not freeze Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis and Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine otherwise, it will no longer be effective and should not be used.
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Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
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