haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:ActHIB, Hiberix, more...Liquid PedvaxHIB

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

injection

  • 10mcg Haemophilus b, 25mcg tetanus toxoid/0.5mL (ActHIB, Hiberix)
  • 7.5mcg Haemophilus b PRP, 125mcg Neisseria meningitidis OMPC/0.5 mL (PedVaxHib)

H. influenzae Type B Immunization

Not indicated for routine immunization in otherwise healthy adults

For more information, see the CDC vaccine guidelines at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/index.html

Asplenia

  • Indicated for adults with functional or anatomic asplenia (including sickle cell disease) or are undergoing elective splenectomy
  • One dose of HIB vaccine should be administered if HIB vaccine not previously received
  • HIB vaccination should be given ≥14 days before splenectomy

Complement deficiency

  • Indicated for adults with persistent complement component deficiencies
  • One dose of HIB vaccine should be administered if HIB vaccine not previously received

Post-HSCT Recipients

  • Recipients of a hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) should be vaccinated with a 3-dose regimen 6 to 12 months after a successful transplant, regardless of vaccination history
  • At least 4 weeks should separate doses

Dosing Considerations

Not recommended for adults with HIV infection since their risk for HIB infection is low, unless another risk factor is present (ie, asplenia, complement deficiency, HSCT recipient)

Dosage Forms & Strengths

injection

  • 10mcg Haemophilus b, 25mcg tetanus toxoid/0.5mL (ActHIB, Hiberix)
  • 7.5mcg Haemophilus b PRP, 125mcg Neisseria meningitidis OMPC/0.5 mL (PedVaxHib)

H. influenzae Type B Immunization

IM injection indicated for routine immunization in children aged 2 months to 15 months and up to 5 years for catch up vaccination

Primary series (6 weeks to 12 months): 2 or 3 doses

Booster: 3rd or 4th dose between 12-15 months

PRP-OMP

  • Monovalent vaccine; polyribosylribotol phosphate (PRP) conjugated to outer membrane protein (OMP) complex from Neisseria meningitidis
  • PEDvaxHIB: 2 and 4 months (primary series); 12-15 months (booster)

PRP-T

  • Monovalent vaccines; polyribosylribotol phosphate (PRP) conjugated to tetanus toxoid (T)
  • ActHIB, Hiberix: 0.5 mL IM as 4-dose series at 2, 4, and 6 months (primary series) and between 12-15 months (booster)

Combination vaccines

  • PRP-OMP-HepB (Comvax): 2 and 4 months (primary series); 12-15 months (booster)
  • DTap-IPV/PRP-T (Pentacel): 2, 4, and 6 months (primary series); 12-15 months (booster)
  • MenCY-PRP-T (MenHibRix): 2, 4, and 6 months (primary series); 12-15 months (booster)

Considered fully immunized if

  • At least 1 dose after age 14 months, or
  • 2 doses between 12-14 months old, or
  • >2 doses during first year of life followed by booster when older than 1 yr

Immunosuppressed individuals

  • Consider administering in patients 5 years or older if not already vaccinated and are immunosuppressed (eg, sickle cell disease, leukemia, HIV or anatomic/functional asplenia)

Dosing Considerations

PRP-T: Polyribosylribotol phosphate conjugated to tetanus toxoid

OMP: Outer membrane protein complex from Neisseria meningitidis

Minimum age for vaccination is 6 weeks old for PRP-T (ActHIB), DTaP-IPV/Hib (Pentacel), and Hib-MenCY (MenHibrix), or PRP-OMP (PedvaxHIB, Comvax)

Minimum age for vaccination is 12 months old for PRP-T (Hiberix)

ActHIB: Reconstituted with 0.4% NaCl diluent is indicated for active immunization of children aged 2 months through 5 years for prevention of invasive disease caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b

TriHIBit: ActHIB reconstituted with Tripedia (DTP) vaccine creates TriHIBit vaccine; it is indicated for the active immunization of children aged 15 through 18 months for prevention of invasive disease caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b and diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis

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              • elivaldogene autotemcel

                elivaldogene autotemcel, haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine. Either decreases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: The safety and effectiveness of vaccination during or following elivaldogene autotemcel treatment have not been studied. Vaccination is not recommended during the 6 weeks preceding myeloablative conditioning, and until hematological recovery following elivaldogene autotemcel treatment. Where feasible, administer childhood vaccinations before myeloablative conditioning. .

              • ofatumumab SC

                ofatumumab SC decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Administer all immunizations according to immunization guidelines at least 2 weeks before initiating ofatumumab SC for inactivated vaccines, and whenever possible.

              • siponimod

                siponimod decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Pause vaccinations beginning 1 week before initiating siponimod and for 4 weeks after stopping treatment. Coadministration with live attenuated vaccines may increase infection risk.

              • teplizumab

                teplizumab decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Administer all age-appropriate vaccinations before starting teplizumab. Inactivated or mRNA vaccines are not recommended within 2 weeks before teplizumab treatment, during treatment, or 6 weeks after completion of treatment.

              Monitor Closely (56)

              • adalimumab

                adalimumab decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored.

              • anakinra

                anakinra decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored.

              • antithymocyte globulin equine

                antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored.

              • antithymocyte globulin rabbit

                antithymocyte globulin rabbit decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored.

              • azathioprine

                azathioprine decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored.

              • basiliximab

                basiliximab decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored.

              • brodalumab

                brodalumab decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored.

              • budesonide

                budesonide decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored.

              • canakinumab

                canakinumab decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored.

              • certolizumab pegol

                certolizumab pegol decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored.

              • chloroquine

                chloroquine decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored.

              • cortisone

                cortisone decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored.

              • cyclosporine

                cyclosporine decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 2 weeks before initiating immunosuppressant therapy. Patients vaccinated <14 days before starting immunosuppressive therapy or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. Longer waiting periods may be required for drugs that maintain their immunosuppressive effects for more than 3 months after discontinuation (eg, ocrelizumab). .

              • deflazacort

                deflazacort decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored.

              • delandistrogene moxeparvovec

                delandistrogene moxeparvovec, haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Consider patient vaccination status before initiating corticosteroid regimen required before delandistrogene moxeparvovec administration. If possible, ensure patients are current with all immunizations according to immunization guidelines. Complete vaccinations at least 4 weeks before starting corticosteroid regimen. High-dose or long-term corticosteroids may decrease immungenicity of vaccines.

              • dengue vaccine

                dengue vaccine, haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Data are not available to establish safety and immunogenicity of coadministration of dengue vaccine with recommended adolescent vaccines.

              • dexamethasone

                dexamethasone decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored.

              • etanercept

                etanercept decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored.

              • everolimus

                everolimus decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored.

              • fludrocortisone

                fludrocortisone decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored.

              • glatiramer

                glatiramer decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored.

              • golimumab

                golimumab decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored.

              • hydrocortisone

                hydrocortisone decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored.

              • ibritumomab tiuxetan

                ibritumomab tiuxetan decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response may be suboptimal. Patients on chemotherapy with anti-B cell antibodies should wait =6 months after therapy before being vaccinated with inactivated vaccines.

              • ibrutinib

                ibrutinib decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • ifosfamide

                ifosfamide decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • infliximab

                infliximab decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • ixekizumab

                ixekizumab decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • leflunomide

                leflunomide decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • lomustine

                lomustine decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • melphalan

                melphalan decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • mercaptopurine

                mercaptopurine decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • methotrexate

                methotrexate decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • methylprednisolone

                methylprednisolone decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • muromonab CD3

                muromonab CD3 decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • mycophenolate

                mycophenolate decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • obinutuzumab

                obinutuzumab decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response may be suboptimal. Patients on chemotherapy with anti-B cell antibodies should wait =6 months after therapy before being vaccinated with inactivated vaccines.

              • ofatumumab

                ofatumumab decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response may be suboptimal. Patients on chemotherapy with anti-B cell antibodies should wait =6 months after therapy before being vaccinated with inactivated vaccines.

              • onasemnogene abeparvovec

                onasemnogene abeparvovec decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust vaccinations to accommodate concomitant corticosteroid administration prior to and following onasemnogene abeparvovec infusion. When initiating systemic corticosteriod therapy, wait 2 weeks after an inactivated vaccine.

              • oxaliplatin

                oxaliplatin decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • prednisolone

                prednisolone decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • prednisone

                prednisone decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • procarbazine

                procarbazine decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • rilonacept

                rilonacept decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • satralizumab

                satralizumab decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Administer all immunizations according to immunization guidelines. At least 2 weeks before initiating for non-live vaccines. .

              • secukinumab

                secukinumab decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated at least 3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • sirolimus

                sirolimus decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • tacrolimus

                tacrolimus decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • temsirolimus

                temsirolimus decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • tocilizumab

                tocilizumab decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • tralokinumab

                tralokinumab will decrease the level or effect of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Limited data are available regarding coadministration with non-live vaccines.

              • triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension

                triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • ublituximab

                ublituximab decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Administer all immunizations according to immunization guidelines at least 4 weeks before initiating ublituximab for live or live-attenuated vaccines and, whenever possible, at least 2 weeks before initiating for non-live vaccines. Vaccination with live virus vaccines is not recommended during treatment and until B-cell repletion. Do not administer live or live-attenuated vaccines to infants of mothers exposed to ublituximab during pregnancy, before confirming recovery of B-cell counts as measured by CD19+ B cells.

              • ustekinumab

                ustekinumab decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

              • venetoclax

                venetoclax decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • voclosporin

                voclosporin decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Inactivated vaccines noted to be safe for administration may not be sufficiently immunogenic during treatment.

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              • ozanimod

                ozanimod decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Minor/Significance Unknown. No clinical data are available on the efficacy and safety of vaccinations in patients taking ozanimod. Vaccinations may be less effective if coadministered with ozanimod.

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              Adverse Effects

              Suspected adverse events after administration of any vaccine may be reported to Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS), 1-800-822-7967

              General and by vaccine type

              Irritability (10-70%), drowsiness, fever (0.5-18%), anorexia erythema >2.5cm (0.4-2.2%), swelling, tenderness

              HbOC (HibTITER): erythema (3.3%), fever 2.2%

              PRP-OMP (PedvaxHIB): fever (18.1%), swelling (2.5%), erythema (2.2%)

              PRP-T (ActHIB, OmniHIB): Irritability (72.6%), drowsiness (57.5%), tenderness (46.3%), induration (22.5%), fever (20.1%), anorexia (15.3%), diarrhea (4.4%)

              PRP-D (ProHIBiT): irritability (14%), tenderness (12%), drowsiness (8%), vomiting (7%), fever (2%)

              DTP + HbOC (TETRAMUNE): tenderness, irritability, swelling, erythema, fever

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              Crying (unusual, high pitched, prolonged)

              Fever

              Irrritability

              Pain

              Sleepiness

              Rash

              Anorexia

              Diarrhea

              Vomiting

              Injection site erythema/induration/pain/soreness/warmth/swelling

              Otitis media

              URI

              Postmarketing Reports

              Anaphylactoid reactions

              Angioedema

              Erythema multiforme

              Facial edema

              Febrile seizure

              Guillain-Barre syndrome

              Headache

              Hypersensitivity

              Hyporesponsive episodes

              Hypotonia

              Injection site abscess

              Lethargy

              Lymphadenopathy

              Malaise

              Mass

              Seizure

              Shock

              Skin discoloration

              Urticaria

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              Warnings

              Contraindications

              Severe allergic reaction (eg, anaphylaxis) after a previous dose of any H. influenzae type b- or tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine or any component of the vaccine

              Cautions

              If Guillain-Barré syndrome has occurred within 6 wk of receipt of a prior vaccine containing tetanus toxoid, the decision to give any tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine should be based on careful consideration of the potential benefits and possible risks

              Syncope can occur in association with administration of injectables and may be accompanied by transient neurological signs (eg, visual disturbance, paresthesia, tonic-clonic limb movements): procedures should be in place to avoid falling injury and to restore cerebral perfusion following syncope

              Apnea reported following IM vaccination in some infants born prematurely; decisions about when to administer an IM vaccine to infants born prematurely should be based on consideration of the individual infant’s medical status, and the potential benefits and possible risks of vaccination

              Prior to administration, the healthcare provider should review the patient's immunization history for possible vaccine hypersensitivity; epinephrine and other appropriate agents used for the control of immediate allergic reactions must be immediately available should an acute anaphylactic reaction occur

              Safety and effectiveness in immunosuppressed children have not been evaluated; if administered to immunosuppressed children, the expected immune response may not be obtained

              Urine antigen detection may not have a diagnostic value in suspected disease due to H. influenzae type b within 1 to 2 weeks after receipt of a H. influenzae type b-containing vaccine

              Immunization with this vaccine does not substitute for routine tetanus immunization

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              Pregnancy & Lactation

              Pregnancy

              Not approved for use in individuals aged 5 years and older; no human or animal data available to assess vaccine-associated risks in pregnancy

              Lactation

              Not approved for use in individuals aged 5 years and older; no human or animal data available to assess vaccine-associated risks in pregnancy

              Pregnancy Categories

              A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

              B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

              C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

              D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

              X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

              NA: Information not available.

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              Pharmacology

              Duration: Unknown

              These products convey active immunity via stimulation of production of endogenously produced antibodies

              The onset of protection from disease is relatively slow, but duration is long lasting (years)

              Mechanism of Action

              Antigenic capsular polysaccharides induce Ab production

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              haemoph b poly conj-tet tox-PF intramuscular

              HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE B VACCINE - INJECTION

              (HEE-moe-FIL-us IN-floo-EN-za vak-SEEN)

              COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Acthib, Hibtiter

              USES: This vaccine helps protect young children from Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infection. Hib is a bacterial infection that can cause serious illness, including brain infection (meningitis). Children younger than age 5 are at highest risk for infection. Vaccination is the best way to protect against this life-threatening disease. Vaccines work by causing the body to produce its own protection (antibodies).This vaccine is not usually used by children over the age of 4 or in adults.

              HOW TO USE: Read all vaccine information available from your health care professional before receiving the vaccine. If you have any questions, ask your health care professional.This medication is given by injection into a muscle by a health care professional. It is usually given in the upper thigh, or in the upper arm in older children.A series of injections is needed to provide the best protection. It is very important that your child receive all the injections ordered by the health care professional, or the vaccine may not work as well. Keep all scheduled medical appointments.Vaccines are usually given in a series of doses to provide the best protection. Closely follow the vaccination schedule provided by your health care professional. Keep all scheduled medical appointments. It may be helpful to mark a calendar as a reminder. There are various combinations of vaccines available. Based on your age, vaccination history, and previous reaction to vaccines, your health care professional will decide which vaccines are best for you. Discuss the risks and benefits of vaccination with your health care professional.Hib vaccine can be given at the same time as the other usual childhood vaccinations (such as diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis, hepatitis, polio) either in the same injection or using a separate needle and injection site, depending on the types of vaccine being given.

              SIDE EFFECTS: Pain, swelling, and redness at the injection site may occur. Drowsiness, irritability/crying, loss of appetite, diarrhea, fever, or vomiting may also occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, notify the health care professional promptly.Rarely, some people have symptoms such as fainting, dizziness, vision changes, or ringing in the ears just after getting a vaccine injection. Tell the health care professional right away if your child has any of these symptoms. Sitting or lying down may help, since these symptoms usually don't last long.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because the health care professional has judged that the benefit to your child is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Get medical help right away if your child has any very serious side effects, including: little or no response to touch, weak/floppy muscles.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your health care professional.Contact the health care professional for medical advice about side effects. The following numbers do not provide medical advice, but in the US you may report side effects to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) at 1-800-822-7967. In Canada, you may call the Vaccine Safety Section at Public Health Agency of Canada at 1-866-844-0018.

              PRECAUTIONS: Before receiving this vaccination, tell the health care professional if your child is allergic to it or to any other vaccines; or if your child has any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as latex found in some brands), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your health care professional for more details.Before receiving this vaccine, tell your health care professional your child's medical history, especially of: high fever, moderate/severe acute illness, history of Guillain-Barre syndrome, immune system disorders (such as due to HIV infection, certain cancers such as leukemia/lymphoma, cancer or radiation treatment), vaccination history including previous reactions to any vaccines.Patients with Hodgkin's disease should receive the vaccine at least 10-14 days before beginning treatment or wait at least 3 months after chemotherapy is stopped.This vaccine is not recommended for use during pregnancy and is not usually used by adults.It is unknown if this vaccine passes into breast milk. This vaccine is not usually used by adults. Consult your health care professional before breast-feeding.

              DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your health care professional. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Some products that may interact with this vaccine include: drugs that weaken the immune system (including cyclosporine, tacrolimus, cancer chemotherapy, corticosteroids such as prednisone).This vaccine may interfere with certain lab tests, possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your child's health care professionals know if your child has recently been vaccinated.

              OVERDOSE: Not applicable.

              NOTES: Consult the health care professional about the temporary use of acetaminophen to treat pain and fever due to this vaccine.There are various combinations of vaccines available. Based on your child's age, vaccination history, and previous reaction to vaccines, your health care professional will determine the most appropriate vaccines. Discuss the risks and benefits of vaccination with your health care professional.History of infection with Hib does not always protect against future infections with Hib bacteria. Your child should still receive this vaccine if your health care professional orders it.

              MISSED DOSE: It is important to receive each vaccination as scheduled. Be sure to make a note of when the vaccination was last given for your child's medical record.

              STORAGE: Store in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Protect from light. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

              Information last revised June 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.

              IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

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