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Prevents infections caused by Hepatitis B virus and Haemophilus influenzae type b virus in babies and young children. This medicine is a vaccine.
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Haemophilus B Conjugate Vaccine/hepatitis B Vaccine Recombinant images:
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Haemophilus B Conjugate Vaccine/hepatitis B Vaccine Recombinant
Comvax
Uses
Prevents infections caused by Hepatitis B virus and Haemophilus influenzae type b virus in babies and young children. This medicine is a vaccine.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: 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.
Side Effects
- 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.
Precautions
- Your child should not receive this vaccine if the child has had an allergic reaction to Haemophilus b conjugate vaccine, Hepatitis B vaccine, or yeast.
Drug Interactions
- Make sure your child's doctor knows if your child has any illness, cancer, or any bleeding disorder such as hemophilia or thrombocytopenia.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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