Haemophilus influenzae type b Conjugate Vaccine
Haemophilus B Conjugate Vaccine Solution for injection
What is this medicine?
HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE TYPE B CONJUGATE VACCINE (hem OFF fil us in floo En zuh type B KAN ji get VAK seen) is used to prevent infections of a Haemophilus bacteria.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
bleeding disorder
Guillain-Barre syndrome
immune system problems
infection with fever
low levels of platelets in the blood
take medicines that treat or prevent blood clots
an unusual or allergic reaction to vaccines, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
This vaccine is for injection into a muscle. It is given by a health care professional.
A copy of Vaccine Information Statements will be given before each vaccination. Read this sheet carefully each time. The sheet may change frequently.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 2 months old for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
Keep appointments for follow-up (booster) doses as directed. It is important not to miss your dose. Call your doctor or health care professional if you are unable to keep an appointment.
What may interact with this medicine?
adalimumab
anakinra
infliximab
medicines that suppress your immune system
medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin, enoxaparin, and dalteparin
medicines to treat cancer
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Visit your doctor for regular check-ups as directed.
This vaccine, like all vaccines, may not fully protect everyone.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
breathing problems
extreme changes in behavior
fever over 100 degrees F
pain, tingling, numbness in the hands or feet
seizures
unusually weak or tired
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
aches or pains
bruising, pain, swelling at site where injected
diarrhea
headache
loss of appetite
low-grade fever of 100 degrees F or less
nausea, vomiting
sleepy
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Where should I keep my medicine?
This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.
Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Strain 20752 Capsular Polysaccharide Tetanus Toxoid Conjugate antigen Solution for injection
What is this medicine?
HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE TYPE B CONJUGATE VACCINE (hem OFF fil us in floo En zuh type B KAN ji get VAK seen) is used to prevent infections of a Haemophilus bacteria.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
bleeding disorder
Guillain-Barre syndrome
immune system problems
infection with fever
low levels of platelets in the blood
take medicines that treat or prevent blood clots
an unusual or allergic reaction to vaccines, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
This vaccine is for injection into a muscle. It is given by a health care professional.
A copy of Vaccine Information Statements will be given before each vaccination. Read this sheet carefully each time. The sheet may change frequently.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 2 months old for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
Keep appointments for follow-up (booster) doses as directed. It is important not to miss your dose. Call your doctor or health care professional if you are unable to keep an appointment.
What may interact with this medicine?
adalimumab
anakinra
infliximab
medicines that suppress your immune system
medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin, enoxaparin, and dalteparin
medicines to treat cancer
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Visit your doctor for regular check-ups as directed.
This vaccine, like all vaccines, may not fully protect everyone.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
breathing problems
extreme changes in behavior
fever over 100 degrees F
pain, tingling, numbness in the hands or feet
seizures
unusually weak or tired
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
aches or pains
bruising, pain, swelling at site where injected
diarrhea
headache
loss of appetite
low-grade fever of 100 degrees F or less
nausea, vomiting
sleepy
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Where should I keep my medicine?
This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.
HFlu Vaccine Solution for injection
What is this medicine?
HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE TYPE B CONJUGATE VACCINE (hem OFF fil us in floo En zuh type B KAN ji get VAK seen) is used to prevent infections of a Haemophilus bacteria.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
bleeding disorder
Guillain-Barre syndrome
immune system problems
infection with fever
low levels of platelets in the blood
take medicines that treat or prevent blood clots
an unusual or allergic reaction to vaccines, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
This vaccine is for injection into a muscle. It is given by a health care professional.
A copy of Vaccine Information Statements will be given before each vaccination. Read this sheet carefully each time. The sheet may change frequently.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 2 months old for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
Keep appointments for follow-up (booster) doses as directed. It is important not to miss your dose. Call your doctor or health care professional if you are unable to keep an appointment.
What may interact with this medicine?
adalimumab
anakinra
infliximab
medicines that suppress your immune system
medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin, enoxaparin, and dalteparin
medicines to treat cancer
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Visit your doctor for regular check-ups as directed.
This vaccine, like all vaccines, may not fully protect everyone.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
breathing problems
extreme changes in behavior
fever over 100 degrees F
pain, tingling, numbness in the hands or feet
seizures
unusually weak or tired
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
aches or pains
bruising, pain, swelling at site where injected
diarrhea
headache
loss of appetite
low-grade fever of 100 degrees F or less
nausea, vomiting
sleepy
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Where should I keep my medicine?
This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.
HFlu Vaccine Solution for injection
What is this medicine?
HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE TYPE B CONJUGATE VACCINE (hem OFF fil us in floo En zuh type B KAN ji get VAK seen) is used to prevent infections of a Haemophilus bacteria.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
bleeding disorder
Guillain-Barre syndrome
immune system problems
infection with fever
low levels of platelets in the blood
take medicines that treat or prevent blood clots
an unusual or allergic reaction to vaccines, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
This vaccine is for injection into a muscle. It is given by a health care professional.
A copy of Vaccine Information Statements will be given before each vaccination. Read this sheet carefully each time. The sheet may change frequently.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 2 months old for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
Keep appointments for follow-up (booster) doses as directed. It is important not to miss your dose. Call your doctor or health care professional if you are unable to keep an appointment.
What may interact with this medicine?
adalimumab
anakinra
infliximab
medicines that suppress your immune system
medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin, enoxaparin, and dalteparin
medicines to treat cancer
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Visit your doctor for regular check-ups as directed.
This vaccine, like all vaccines, may not fully protect everyone.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
breathing problems
extreme changes in behavior
fever over 100 degrees F
pain, tingling, numbness in the hands or feet
seizures
unusually weak or tired
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
aches or pains
bruising, pain, swelling at site where injected
diarrhea
headache
loss of appetite
low-grade fever of 100 degrees F or less
nausea, vomiting
sleepy
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Where should I keep my medicine?
This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.
Updated:  
March 21, 2017
Sources:  
U.S. FDA-approved Package Insert