Haemophilus b conjugate (hboc) vaccine Side Effects
Applies to haemophilus b conjugate (hboc) vaccine: intramuscular solution.
The haemophilus B conjugate vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot may be given when the child is at least 2 months old. The booster shots are then given at 2 months and 4 months after the first shot. A child may need only one or two shots of this vaccine if he or she receives the first one at 7 months of age or older.
Your child’s individual booster schedule may be different from these guidelines. Follow your doctor’s instructions or the schedule recommended by the health department of the state you live in.
Be sure your child receives all recommended doses of this vaccine. If your child does not receive the full series of vaccines, he or she may not be fully protected against the disease.
Your child can still receive a vaccine if he or she has a cold or fever. In the case of a more severe illness with a fever or any type of infection, wait until the child gets better before receiving this vaccine.
Your child should not receive a booster vaccine if he or she had a life-threatening allergic reaction after the first shot.
Keep track of any and all side effects your child has after receiving this vaccine. When the child receives a booster dose, you will need to tell the doctor if the previous shots caused any side effects.
Becoming infected with haemophilus B is much more dangerous to your child’s health than receiving the vaccine to protect against it. Like any medicine, this vaccine can cause side effects, but the risk of serious side effects is extremely low.
Keep track of any and all side effects your child has after receiving this vaccine. When the child receives a booster dose, you will need to tell the doctor if the previous shots caused any side effects.
Becoming infected with haemophilus B is much more dangerous to your child’s health than receiving the vaccine to protect against it. Like any medicine, this vaccine can cause side effects, but the risk of serious side effects is extremely low.
Get emergency medical help if your child has any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if your child has any of these serious side effects:
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pale skin, severe weakness, dizziness, fast heartbeat;
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extreme drowsiness, fainting;
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fussiness, irritability, crying for an hour or longer;
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seizure (black-out or convulsions); or
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high fever (within a few hours or a few days after the vaccine).
Less serious side effects may be more likely to occur, such as:
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redness, pain, swelling, or a lump where the shot was given;
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low fever;
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mild fussiness or crying;
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joint pain, body aches;
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drowsiness; or
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diarrhea.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.
