Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed and Haemophilus B Conjugate Vaccine (Systemic)

Before Receiving This Vaccine

In deciding to use a vaccine, the risks of receiving the vaccine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For DTP-Hib vaccine, the following should be considered:

Allergies - Tell your doctor if your child has ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to diphtheria toxoid, tetanus toxoid, pertussis vaccine, DTP vaccine, Haemophilus b conjugate vaccine, Hib vaccine, or Haemophilus b polysaccharide vaccine. Also tell your health care professional if your child is allergic to any other substances, such as thimerosal or other preservatives.

Children - This vaccine is not recommended for children younger than 2 months of age or older than 7 years of age.

Other medical problems - The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of DTP-Hib vaccine. Make sure you tell your doctor if your child has any other medical problems, especially:

• Brain disease or
• Central nervous system (CNS) disease or family history of or
• Convulsions (seizures) or family history of - Use of the vaccine may make the condition worse or may increase the chance of side effects

• Fever or
• Serious illness - The symptoms of the condition may be confused with some of the possible side effects of the vaccine