What is Diphtheria, hemophilus B, pertussis, polio, and tetanus vaccine?
Diphtheria is a serious disease caused by bacteria and viruses. The disease can cause breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, or even death. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, causes a severe, long-lasting cough that interferes with eating, breathing, and drinking. Pertussis may cause pneumonia and seizures. It can also lead to death. The central nervous system, spinal cord, and muscles are affected by polio. This causes weakness and paralysis. If it paralyzes the muscles that allow you to breathe, polio can be deadly. Tetanus causes a painful tightening in the muscles, which can cause the jaw to "lock" so that the victim is unable to open their mouth, breathe, or swallow. Tetanus is fatal. Diphtheria is spread from person to person. Tetanus can enter the body via a wound or cut. The DTaP, IPV, and Hib vaccines are used to prevent these diseases among children aged 6 weeks to 4 years old (before their 5th birthday). The vaccine will help your child develop immunity against these diseases. It won't treat an active disease that the child has. The DTaP/IPV/Hib vaccine may not protect everyone from disease.
Side effects of Diphtheria, hemophilus B, pertussis, polio, and tetanus vaccine
If your child shows any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, 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. Infecting your child with diphtheria or other diseases such as polio, tetanus, pertussis, and hemophilus is far more harmful than this vaccine. This vaccine, like all medicines, can have side effects, but the risks of serious side effects are low.
If your child is suffering from:
- Anger, crying for more than an hour;
- Very high fever
- Extreme sleepiness. fainting.
If you have a fever or are experiencing pain, an over-the-counter pain reliever like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil) may help. You should follow the directions on the packaging or those of your vaccine provider. Preventing fever in children with seizure disorders such as epilepsy is of particular importance.
Side effects from the diphtheria vaccine, hemophilus b, pertussis, polio, and tetanus vaccinations may include:
- Low fever is mild fussiness.
- Redness, tenderness, or swelling at the site of the injection
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor.Report the adverse side effects of vaccines to the Department of Health and Human Services by calling 1-800-822-7967.
Warnings
Infecting your child with diphtheria or other diseases such as tetanus, polio, pertussis, hemophilus, or hemophilus is far more harmful than this vaccine.
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 allergy to a diphtheria vaccine, hemophilus b, tetanus, or pertussis 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, or fainting
- 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 a tetanus vaccine.
- If the child was prematurely born,
You can still give your child a vaccination if they have a minor cold. Wait until your child is better if they have a severe illness, such as a fever or infection.
How to take Diphtheria, hemophilus B, pertussis, polio, and tetanus vaccine?
This vaccine is administered as an injection into a muscle. This vaccine is administered in a series. The first shot will usually be given to the child when they are 2 months old. The booster shots will be given at four months, six months, and between 15 and 18 months. The booster schedule for your child may differ from the guidelines. You can follow the instructions of your doctor or the schedule set by your local health department.
What happens if I miss the dose?
If you are going to miss a booster or fall behind on your schedule, contact your doctor. The next dose should be administered as soon as you can. There is no need to start again. If you do not give your child all the recommended doses, they may not be protected from disease.
What happens if I overdose?
It is very unlikely that this vaccine will cause an overdose.
What should be avoided?
If your vaccine provider has given you any instructions regarding restrictions in food, beverage, or activity, follow them.
Interaction with other drug
If your child is receiving drugs or treatments that can weaken their immune system (including:
- Steroid medicine;
- Cancer treatments
- Medicine to treat psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis
- Medicines to treat or prevent transplant rejection
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 drug interactions.
