Hexaxim vaccine

The use of the Hexaxim vaccine

The use of the Hexaxim vaccine

The vaccine should be administered intramuscularly, for younger children - in the thigh area, for older children - in the deltoid muscle. It is strictly forbidden to administer the vaccine intravenously, subcutaneously and intradermally.

Before vaccination, it is recommended to examine the child and exclude contact with SARS patients.

Patients should be under medical supervision for 30 minutes after administration of the vaccine.

  • What are the indications for the Hexaxim vaccine?

    Vaccine for primary immunization of infants and young children, starting from 6 weeks of age, for the prevention of:

    • Diphtheria;
    • Tetanus;
    • Whooping cough;
    • Hepatitis B;
    • Poliomyelitis;
    • Invasive diseases caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib);

    It is also used for revaccination.

  • What are the contraindications to the Hexaxim vaccine?

    Hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine or reaction to the pertussis component, if a neurological complication has been detected after previous vaccination. Vaccination is not given to children who have a history of:

    • Convulsions;
    • Diseases accompanied by fever;
    • Epilepsy;
    • Encephalopathy.

  • What are the side effects of the Hexaxime vaccine?

    After vaccination can be observed:

    • Drowsiness;
    • Loss of appetite;
    • Irritability;
    • Abnormal crying;
    • Vomit;
    • Diarrhea;
    • Increase in temperature;
    • Redness;
    • Swelling and/or pain at the injection site.

    In the presence of mechanical inclusions or a strange color of the suspension, the use of the vaccine is unacceptable.

The price of the Hexaxim vaccine

2400 UAH
  • Producing country:France
  • Composition and form of release:suspension for injection.

Against what:
coronavirusDiphtheria coronavirusHaemophilus influenzae type B coronavirusHepatitis B coronavirusPoliomyelitis coronavirusTetanus coronavirusWhooping cough
In what vaccinations is it used?:
syringe DTaP syringe AADTaP syringe DTPa syringe IPV syringe OPV
Availability of vaccine in Kharkiv:
location_on St. Hryhoriya Skovorody, 31
location_on 5 Petro Grihorenko Ave
location_on Hryhorivske Shosse, 57
location_on St. Gvardiytsiv-Shironintsiv, 33
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