What is Diphtheria, hemophilus B, hepatitis B, pertussis, polio, and tetanus vaccine (Vaxelis)?
Diphtheria is a serious disease caused by bacteria and viruses. It can cause breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, or death. It can cause breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, or death. Haemophilus flu type B (Hib) can cause breathing difficulties or meningitis. Hib is a serious infection that can cause death in children.Hepatitis B can cause jaundice, or yellowing of the skin and eyes. Hepatitis may lead to cancer of the liver or cirrhosis.The coughing caused by pertussis, or whooping cough, is so severe it can interfere with eating, breathing, and drinking. These episodes can last weeks and lead to lung disease (convulsions), death, or brain damage.Polio can be a serious condition that threatens your life. It affects both the spinal cord and the central nervous system. It can cause paralysis, muscle weakness, and even paralysis of the muscles used to breathe.
Tetanus (lockjaw), a painful muscle tightening, usually occurs throughout the body. It can cause the victim's jaw to "lock" so that they cannot open their mouths or swallow. In about one out of every 10 cases, tetanus can lead to death.Vaxelis helps prevent these diseases among children. This vaccine helps develop immunity against these diseases. This vaccine will protect your child from these diseases.Diphtheria (Haemophilus B), Hepatitis B (Hepatitis B), Pertussis (Pertussis), Polio (Polio), and Tetanus (Vaxelis) are intended for children aged between 6 weeks and four years (before their fifth birthday).Vaxelis, like any vaccine, may not protect everyone from disease.
Similar/related drugs
Azthromycin, Zithromax, Clarithromycin, Rifampin, Biaxin, Daptacel, and Hepatitis B adult vaccine
Side effects of Diphtheria, hemophilus B, hepatitis B, pertussis, polio, and tetanus vaccine (Vaxelis)
If your child shows any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your lips, face, tongue, or throat.
If your child had an allergic reaction that was life-threatening after the initial shot, he or she should not be given a booster. Keep track of any side effects that your child experiences. Tell the vaccine provider if your child has received a booster shot and if there were any side effects from the previous dose.
If your child is suffering from:
- When sleeping, the breathing stops.
- Unusual pain or discomfort
- A weakness
- Problems with hearing, vision, or muscle movements.
Infecting your child with tetanus, polio, or any of the other diseases such as diphtheria, hepatitis B, and hemophilus B is far more harmful than this vaccine. This vaccine, however, can have side effects, just like any other medicine.
Some of the common side effects from diphtheria (or hemophilus B), hepatitis B (or hepatitis C), pertussis (or polio), tetanus, and tetanus include:
- A fever of at least 100.4 F
- When you cry more than usual, it is called fussiness.
- Vomiting, decreased hunger;
- Drowsiness;
- Pain, swelling, or redness at the site of the injection.
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. Report the side effects of vaccines to the US Department of Health and Human Services by calling 1-800-822-7967.
Warnings
If your child had an allergic reaction that was life-threatening after the initial shot, then a booster should not be given.
Before you take this drug
If your child has the following conditions, he or she should not receive the vaccine:
- A history of a life-threatening reaction to a diphtheria vaccine, pertussis vaccine, polio vaccination, tetanus vaccination, Hib vaccine, or hepatitis B vaccine;
- A history of seizures, coma, or decreased consciousness within 7 days following a pertussis vaccination;
- A progressive or untreated brain or nervous system disorder (such as infantile spasms or uncontrolled seizures)
If your child has received a previous pertussis vaccination that resulted in:
- Within 48 hours of the vaccination, a high fever (over 104) or excessive crying lasting 3 hours or more
- Within 3 days of the vaccination, a seizure may occur.
Inform the vaccine provider if:
- Seizures;
- Chemotherapy or radiation
- A weak immune system, caused by disease or certain medicines.
- Guillain-Barre syndrome occurs within six weeks of receiving the tetanus vaccination.
This vaccine does not protect against the infection of hepatitis C and E or any other virus that affects the liver. The vaccine may not protect your child against hepatitis B, even if they do not show any symptoms.
How to take Diphtheria, hemophilus B, hepatitis B, pertussis, polio, and tetanus vaccine (Vaxelis)?
This vaccine is administered as a shot (injection) into the muscle.Vaxelis comes in a series. The first shot can be given as early as 2 months (or even as early as 6 weeks). The booster shots will be given at the ages of 4 and 6 months.The booster schedule for your child may differ from the guidelines above, especially if he or she was born prematurely. You should follow your doctor's advice or the schedule set by your local health department.Vaxelis may be given in conjunction with other vaccines.You may need to give your child additional vaccines in order to protect them against certain diseases. If your child does not receive all the recommended doses, he or she may not be protected from disease.The results of certain tests can be affected by this vaccine. Tell the doctor treating your child that he or she has received Vaxelis recently.
What happens if I miss the dose?
If your child is going to miss a booster or will be behind schedule, contact your doctor. The next dose should be administered as soon as possible. There is no need to start again.
What happens if I overdose?
It is very unlikely that this vaccine will cause an overdose.
What should be avoided?
If there are any restrictions regarding food, beverage, or activity, follow the instructions of your vaccination provider.
Interaction with other drug
Tell the vaccine provider all of your child's previous vaccinations before receiving this vaccine. Tell the vaccine provider if your child has received any recent drugs or treatments that can weaken their immune system.
- Steroid medicine;
- Cancer treatments
- Medicine to treat psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis
- Medicine to treat or prevent transplant rejection.
Your child may be unable to receive the vaccination if he or she is taking any of these medicines, or they may have to wait until their other treatments are complete. This list is incomplete. This vaccine may be affected by other drugs, such as prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. This list does not include all possible drug interactions.
