fall asleep b Conjugate Vaccine Generic Name: b Conjugate Vaccine (he MOF fi lus bee KON joo gate vak SEEN) Brand Name: ActHIB, Hiberix, PedvaxHIB Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Uses of b Conjugate Vaccine: It is used to prevent Haemophilus influenzae type b disease. Slideshow Top 11 Reasons Why You Should Get Your Flu Vaccine Now What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take b Conjugate Vaccine? If you have an allergy to any part of b conjugate vaccine. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take b Conjugate Vaccine? For all patients taking b conjugate vaccine: Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. This medicine may not protect all people who use it. Talk with the doctor. If you have a latex allergy, talk with your doctor. Some products have latex. This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take b conjugate vaccine. Some children may need to have more than 1 dose of this vaccine. Talk with your child's doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. Children: If your child was born premature, talk with the doctor. Trouble breathing has happened in these children after getting some vaccines. How is this medicine (b Conjugate Vaccine) best taken? Use b conjugate vaccine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. It is given as a shot into a muscle. Your doctor will give this medicine. What do I do if I miss a dose? Call your doctor to find out what to do. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. A burning, numbness, or tingling feeling that is not normal. Not able to move face muscles as much. Trouble controlling body movements. Very bad dizziness or passing out. Muscle weakness. Change in eyesight. High fever. What are some other side effects of b Conjugate Vaccine? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Pain where the shot was given. Redness or swelling where the shot is given. Irritation where the shot is given. Feeling irritable. Feeling fussy. Feeling sleepy. Not hungry. Mild fever. Restlessness. Loose stools (diarrhea). These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out b Conjugate Vaccine? If you need to store b conjugate vaccine at home, talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to store it. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take b conjugate vaccine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to b conjugate vaccine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. 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