Hib Vaccine
Alternate Names : Haemophilus Influenzae B Conjugate Vaccine, Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
What happens later at home?
This vaccine may cause mild side effects. These include:
slight fever
mild crankiness
tenderness, swelling, and redness at the site of the shot
If a child gets a fever higher than 101 degrees F, a parent should:
take the child's temperature every two hours or so, and report anything higher than
103 degrees F to the doctor
dress the child lightly
encourage fluids
For pain at the shot site, a parent should:
apply ice
comfort the child by holding, cuddling, rocking, or walking
Acetaminophen can be given to the child for fever and
discomfort.
Call the child's doctor for:
any concerns
continued symptoms
a fever
higher than 103 degrees F or a fever that lasts longer than 24 hours
What are the potential complications after the procedure?
Most children do not have major side effects from the vaccine.
The minor discomfort from the shot and its side effects are much better
than severe illness caused by the bacteria. As with any medicine or
vaccine, there is always a chance of serious complications, including death, though
this is unlikely.
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