WHAT IS ACT-HIB PRESCRIBED FOR?
This vaccine is composed of fragments of Haemophilus influenzae type b germs . It does not contain any living germs .
It is used in the prevention of serious infections due to Haemophilus influenzae type b, meningitis and epiglottitis in particular, in children from 2 months.
You can consult the following article(s):
- Haemophilus (Hib) vaccine.
- Meningitis.
PRESENTATIONS OF THE DRUG ACT-HIB:
ACT-HIB: solution for injection IM or SC ; vial of powder and syringe of solvent
- 65% refundable - Price: €34.10 .
The prices mentioned do not take into account the pharmacist's " dispensing fees ".
COMPOSITION OF THE DRUG ACT-HIB:
p dose
Polysaccharide Haemophilus influenzae type b conjugated to tetanus protein 10 μg
Active substances:
Haemophilus influenzae type b polyoside
Tetanus protein
Excipients : Concentrated hydrochloric acid, Natural rubber, Water for water, Sucrose , Sodium chloride, Trometamol
CONTRAINDICATIONS OF THE DRUG ACT-HIB:
This drug should not be used in case of allergy to tetanus protein or formaldehyde (which is used during manufacture and which may be present in trace amounts).
ATTENTION:
This vaccine does not protect against infections due to other types of Haemophilus influenzae, nor against meningitis of other origins.
In case of high fever, acute illness, it is better to postpone vaccination. Nevertheless, trivial nasopharyngitis does not justify delaying the childhood vaccination program.
As with all vaccines , exceptional cases of serious allergic reactions have been observed; this risk justifies the need to carry out the vaccination in a medical environment where an emergency treatment can be undertaken without delay.
The presence of a tetanus protein in the composition of the vaccine does not lead to protection against tetanus ; it is intended to promote the action of the antihaemophilus vaccine .
FERTILITY, PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
This vaccine is intended for young children and is not used during pregnancy.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND DOSAGE OF THE DRUG ACT-HIB:
The injection must be performed intramuscularly , in the thigh in infants and in the shoulder in children. It may or may not be combined with other childhood vaccinations.
USUAL DOSE:
Infant under 6 months : 2 doses two months apart, one at 2 months of age and one at 4 months of age, followed by a booster injection at 11 months.
Infant from 6 to 12 months : 2 doses 1 month apart, followed by a booster at 18 months of age.
Child from 1 to 5 years old : 1 single dose.
TIPS:
Febrile reactions due to vaccines can be combated with paracetamol.
To maintain its effectiveness, this medication should be stored between +2°C and +8°C (coldest part of the refrigerator). However, a break in the cold chain for a limited period (a few hours at an ambient temperature below 25°C) should not have any consequences. In practice, if necessary, a delay of a few hours can separate the purchase of the vaccine from the pharmacy from its storage in the refrigerator or from the vaccination.
This vaccine must not be frozen.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF THE DRUG ACT-HIB:
Injection site reactions: pain, redness, swelling, nodule .
Very common: irritability.
Frequent: cries, vomiting, moderate fever for 1 or 2 days especially in the event of simultaneous vaccination with another vaccine.
In rare cases, vaccination may be followed by swelling of the limb where the injection was made. This edema may be accompanied by the appearance of small purplish spots on the skin. These disorders disappear spontaneously in a few hours and leave no sequelae.
