Haemophilus Type B Conjugate Vaccine (NA)

Haemophilus Type B Conjugate Vaccine (NA) is an active immunizing agent. It is used to prevent infection caused by Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) bacteria. The vaccine helps to protect the body against the disease.

Haemophilus Type B Conjugate Vaccine (NA) is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It is important that the child receives all the doses of the vaccine in this series.

Some common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions (such as pain, swelling, redness), diarrhea, loss of appetite, and vomiting. If these side effects do not go away with time or get worse, let the doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

To make sure the vaccine is safe, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult and seek advice from their doctor before receiving the vaccine.

• Prevention of Haemophilus influenzae Type b disease

Prevention of Haemophilus influenzae Type b disease
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is a bacteria responsible for severe pneumonia (lung infection), meningitis (inflammation of the brain), and other diseases that are caused in children aged less than 5 years. It is transmitted through the respiratory tract from infected to those individuals who are at risk of getting the infection. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect against Haemophilus influenzae Type b disease. It is given by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of BioHib

• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
• Diarrhea
• Injection site swelling
• Loss of appetite
• Fever
• Injection site pain
• Irritability
• Drowsiness
• Restlessness

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Haemophilus Type B Conjugate Vaccine (NA) is a vaccine which helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.

• If you are severely ill, you should probably wait until you recover. Your doctor can advise you on this.
• You can apply an ice pack on the injection site if you experience pain and redness.
• If you experience diarrhea or vomiting, take a simple diet and drink lots of fluid.

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