Acthib (Intramuscular)
Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) is a bacteria that can cause serious illness, including breathing problems or meningitis. Hib infection usually affects children and can be fatal.
Haemophilus B conjugate (PRP-T) vaccine is used to prevent this disease in children, and is sometimes combined with vaccines to protect against other diseases.
ActHIBis given to children between the ages of 2 months to 5 years old.Hiberixis given to children between the ages of 6 weeks to 4 years (prior to fifth birthday).
The vaccine works by exposing your child to a small amount of the bacteria or a protein from the bacteria, which causes the body to develop immunity to the disease. This vaccine will not treat an active infection that has already developed in the body, and will not protect against other types of influenza.
Like any vaccine, haemophilus B conjugate vaccine may not provide protection from disease in every person.
uses
What isActhib (Intramuscular)used for?
- Haemophilus influenzae Prophylaxis
warnings
What is the most important information I should know aboutActhib (Intramuscular)?
Your child should not receive this vaccine if he or she has ever had an allergic reaction to a haemophilus B, tetanus, or meningococcal vaccine.
If your child has any of these other conditions, this vaccine may need to be postponed or not given at all:
- severe immune suppression caused by disease (such as cancer, HIV, or AIDS), or by receiving certain medicines such as steroids, chemotherapy or radiation; or
- a history of seizures.
Side Effects
What are the side effects ofActhib (Intramuscular)?
Get emergency medical help if your child hassigns of an allergic reaction:hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
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 shot caused any side effects.
Call your doctor at once if your child has:
- a seizure;
- fussiness, irritability, crying for an hour or longer; or
- high fever (within a few hours or a few days after the vaccine).
Common side effects may include:
- fever;
- fussiness, irritability, crying;
- drowsiness;
- loss of appetite; or
- pain, swelling, or redness where the shot was given.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report vaccine side effects to the US Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-822-7967.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I takeActhib (Intramuscular)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while takingActhib (Intramuscular)?
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to takeActhib (Intramuscular)?
UseActhib (Intramuscular)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
This vaccine is injected into a muscle. Your child will receive this injection in a doctor's office or clinic setting.
This vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot is usually given when the child is 2 months old. The other shots are then given at 4 months and 6 months of age. The booster shot is given at 15 to 18 months of age. The first shot may be given as early as 6 weeks of age.
Your child's individual booster schedule may be different from these guidelines, especially if the child does not start this series of shots before 7 months of age. Follow your doctor's instructions or the schedule recommended by the health department of the state you live in.
Your doctor may recommend treating fever and pain with an aspirin free pain reliever such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, and others) when the shot is given and for the next 24 hours. Follow the label directions or your doctor's instructions about how much of this medicine to give your child.
It is especially important to prevent fever from occurring in a child who has a seizure disorder such as epilepsy.
Contact your doctor if you will miss a booster dose or if you get behind schedule. The next dose should be given as soon as possible. There is no need to start over.
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.
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose onActhib (Intramuscular)?
An overdose of this vaccine is not likely to occur.