Infanrix Hexa Vaccine 0.5ml

Prevention of Diphtheria / Prevention of Tetanus / Prevention of Pertussis / Prevention of Polio / Prevention of Haemophilus influenzae Type b disease / Prevention of Hepatitis B infection

In Prevention of Diphtheria Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that causes pain and swelling in the throat. This might cause difficulty in breathing. It might also damage the heart, kidneys and nerves. Infanrix Hexa Vaccine gives protection against diphtheria. It is recommended to get your child vaccinated against diphtheria as early as 6 weeks. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules. In Prevention of Tetanus Tetanus causes a locked jaw, thus making it impossible to breathe, open the mouth to eat or swallow. Infanrix Hexa Vaccine prevents tetanus by helping the body produce substances that resist infection from bacteria causing tetanus. Infanrix Hexa Vaccine should be given to everyone, even to children as early as 6 weeks of age. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts. In Prevention of Pertussis Pertussis (often called whooping cough) is an infection of the airways that can occur at any age but mostly affects infants and young children. The infection causes uncontrollable coughing that can make it difficult to breathe. Infanrix Hexa Vaccine gives protection from pertussis. Consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules. In Prevention of Polio Polio is a life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus. It can spread from person to person and can infect the brain and spinal cord causing paralysis (unable to move body parts). Infanrix Hexa Vaccine gives protection against polio virus. It works by helping the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against the virus. In 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. In Prevention of Hepatitis B infection Infanrix Hexa Vaccine is used to protect against infection by the hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by a virus. It can be spread from a mother to her newborn baby, by sharing needles and other equipment during drug use, by having sex with an infected person, by having a tattoo or body piercing and by sharing contaminated toothbrushes or razors. Hepatitis B can be serious, but it does not always cause obvious symptoms.However, this medicine does not work if you already have hepatitis B.

The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Loss of appetite, Irritation, Unusual crying, Restlessness, Fever, Sleepiness, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)']

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

Infanrix Hexa Vaccine is Infanrix Hexa Vaccine is a combination of multiple vaccines. They help 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.

Alcohol

Consult your Doctor: Please consult your doctor regarding the safety of consuming alcohol with Infanrix Hexa Vaccine . Experts have not found evidence of alcohol impairing the effectiveness of the medicine.

Pregnancy

Seek medical advice from your doctor: Information regarding the use of Infanrix Hexa Vaccine during pregnancy is not available. Doctor consultation is advised.

Breast feeding

Seek medical advice from your doctor: Information regarding the use of Infanrix Hexa Vaccine during breastfeeding is not available. Doctor consultation is advised.

Driving

Seek medical advice from your doctor: It is not known whether Infanrix Hexa Vaccine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

Seek medical advice from your doctor: There is limited information available on the use of Infanrix Hexa Vaccine in patients with kidney disease. Doctor consultation is advised.

Liver

Seek medical advice from your doctor: There is limited information available on the use of Infanrix Hexa Vaccine in patients with liver disease. Doctor consultation is advised.

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8�C). Do not freeze.

Infanrix Hexa Vaccine is a vaccine used in children for protection against diphtheria (respiratory and skin disease), tetanus (lockjaw), pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis B, poliomyelitis (Polio) and Haemophilus influenzae type b diseases. Infanrix Hexa Vaccine must not be given to persons 7 years of age or older. Please tell your doctor if your child is taking or has recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. It is important to tell your doctor, if there is a personal or family history of central nervoussystem� disease or convulsions. If your child has a bleeding problem. Infanrix Hexa Vaccine should be given with caution since bleeding may occur following vaccination. Your child will receive 2 or 3 doses given intramuscularly (into a muscle) with an interval of at least 1 month between each one. Your doctor will let you know when to come back for the next dose.

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