DPT/Polio/Haemophilus Type B Vaccine
Vaccine / immunological product
What it is used for
Therapeutic use is agent- and indication-specific within the class (Vaccine / immunological product). Use according to culture results, national guidelines (Kenya STG/EML where applicable) and the current product SmPC.
Warnings
[DPT] Observe 15 minutes post-dose if high anaphylaxis concern. Correct injection technique and site. Report AEFI via national systems. [Haemophilus Type B Vaccine] Observe 15 minutes post-dose if high anaphylaxis concern. Correct injection technique and site. Report AEFI via national systems.
Possible side effects
[DPT] Local pain, low-grade fever, myalgia. Serious: anaphylaxis, vaccine-specific rare events (e.g. intussusception historically with some rotavirus products). [Haemophilus Type B Vaccine] Local pain, low-grade fever, myalgia. Serious: anaphylaxis, vaccine-specific rare events (e.g. intussusception historically with some rotavirus products).
Storage
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.
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