Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B and Poliovirus Vaccine : Before Using

Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B and Poliovirus Vaccine - Systemic

Brand Names

Pediarix Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B and Poliovirus Vaccine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Receiving This Vaccine

In deciding to use a vaccine, the chance of taking the vaccine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For DTaP-HepB-IPV vaccine, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to diphtheria toxoid, tetanus toxoid, pertussis vaccine, DTP vaccine, hepatitis B vaccine, or polio vaccine. Also tell your family doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any other substances, such as thimerosal, neomycin, polymyxin B, yeast, or other preservatives.

Pregnancy care

Adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant humans have not been done. DTaP-HepB-IPV must not be given to women of child bearing age. It is not known whether DTaP-HepB-IPV can cause harm to the fetus if given to a pregnant woman or if it can cause problems with the ability to have children. Make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether DTaP-HepB-IPV vaccine passes into breast milk. Mothers who get this vaccine and who are breast feeding must discuss this with your family doctor

Use for Children

Safety and effectiveness have not been established in child younger than six weeks of age. This vaccine is also not recommended for children over seven years of age.

Elderly care

DTaP-HepB-IPV is not approved for use in older adults.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are using any other prescription or nonprescription "OTC " drug, especially:

Anticoagulants - blood thinning medication These medication must not be given with the vaccine unless the potential benefit outweighs the risk

Immunosuppressive medication These are medication that decrease your immune response. Taking these with the vaccine may prevent your body from having a good response to the vaccine.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of DTaP-HepB-IPV vaccine. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Bleeding disorders - hemophilia or thrombocytopenia You may develop a formation of blood at the injection site. Your family doctor must take steps to avoid this.

Central nervous system disorders If your child has certain disorders, you will need to look at the potential chance and benefits of getting DTaP-HepB-IPV. You must talk to your child's family doctor to find out if your child must receive this vaccine.

Disease of the brain This includes coma, decreased level of consciousness, or seizures. People who have these symptoms within seven days of receiving a vaccine with pertussis in it must not get DTaP-HepB-IPV vaccine.

Guillain-Barre syndrome If you have this condition after getting a vaccine with tetanus in it, you must weigh the potential benefits and possible chance of getting DTaP-HepB-IPV.

Immunodeficiency disorder If you have an immune system disorder, this vaccine may not work well for you

Life threatening allergy You must not take this vaccine if you have had a severe allergy to a previous dose of this vaccine or any ingredients in the vaccine. This includes polymyxin B, neomycin, and yeast.

Moderate or severe illness, with or without fever You must not get DTaP-HepB-IPV until the illness is gone and you feel better.

Previous adverse reaction to this vaccine or any of its ingredients If you have an adverse reaction after getting a DTaP-HepB-IPV vaccine or another vaccine with pertussis in it, you must weigh the potential benefits and possible chance of getting DTaP-HepB-IPV. Adverse reactions include being unresponsive, crying continually without being able to stop for 3 hours or more, seizures with or without a fever, or a fever that is 105°F or higher.

Progressive neurologic disorder This includes infantile spasms, progressive brain disease, or uncontrolled epilepsy - seizures. DTaP-HepB-IPV must not be given until these conditions are treated and stabilized.

Seizures, higher risk Children at higher risk for seizures may be given a fever reducing drug at the time the vaccine is given and for 24 hours after. By giving a fever reducing drug, this may decrease the risk a fever may occur and cause a seizure.