- Brand Name : Comvax
- Drug Class : Vaccines, Combos
- Medical Author : Dr. Vinod Katiboina, Pharm. D.
- Medical Reviewer : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
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What Is Hepatitis B Vaccine-Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Vaccine and How Does It Work?
Hepatitis B Vaccine-Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Vaccine is an immunization used to help prevent Haemophilus B (a type of influenza) and Hepatitis B (a viral disease) in children.
- Hepatitis B Vaccine-Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Vaccine is available under the following different brand names: Comvax, HIB/Hep B Vaccine
What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Hepatitis B Vaccine-Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Vaccine?
Common side effects of Hepatitis B Vaccine-Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Vaccine include:
- injection site reactions (pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, a hard lump, or bruising)
- fever
- irritability
- fussiness
- increased crying
- loss of appetite
- increased sleeping
- vomiting
- runny nose
- stuffy nose
- cold symptoms
- cough
- joint pain
- body aches
- diarrhea
Serious side effects of Hepatitis B Vaccine-Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Vaccine include:
- hives
- difficulty breathing
- swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- high fever (within a few hours or a few days after the vaccines)
- seizure
- fussiness
- irritability
- crying for an hour or longer
Rare side effects of Hepatitis B Vaccine-Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Vaccine include:
- none
Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:
- Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, coordination loss, unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.
- Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights.
- Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.
This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.