Infanrix Hexa Vaccine is a combination of multiple vaccines. It is used to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, pertusis, polio, haemophilus influenzae type B disease, and hepatitis B infection in infants and toddlers. It promotes the immune system to act against microorganisms to prevent such infections.
Infanrix Hexa Vaccine is to be administered by healthcare professionals. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. To get the full benefit of the vaccine, it is important to get the complete dose of the vaccine.
Common side effects of this medicine include loss of appetite, irritability, unusual crying, restlessness, fever, and sleepiness. It may also cause redness, pain, and swelling at the site of injection. These are usually temporary and resolves itself with time. However, if any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let the doctor know.
Before receiving the injection, let your child's doctor know if the child has any medical conditions. Let the doctor also know if the child is on any other medications.
USES OF INJECTION
- Prevention of Polio
- Prevention of Tetanus
- Prevention of Pertussis
- Prevention of Diphtheria
- Prevention of Hepatitis B infection
- Prevention of Haemophilus influenzae Type b disease
BENEFITS OF INJECTION
In Prevention of Polio
Polio is a life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus. It can spread from person to person and can infect the brain and spinal cord causing paralysis (unable to move body parts). Infanrix Hexa Vaccine gives protection against polio virus. It works by helping the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against the virus
SIDE EFFECTS OF INFANRIX HEXA INJECTION
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Infanrix Hexa
- Irritation
- Irritability
- Loss of appetite
- Restlessness
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Unusual crying
- Fever
- Sleepiness
HOW TO USE INJECTION
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
HOW INFANRIX HEXA INJECTION WORKS
Infanrix Hexa Vaccine is Infanrix Hexa Vaccine is a combination of multiple vaccines. They help develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.
