Hexaxime

Hexaxime
  • Contraindication

    Contraindications: 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 with a history of convulsions, diseases accompanied by fever, as well as children suffering from epilepsy and encephalopathy.

  • Side effects

    Side effects: Drowsiness, loss of appetite, irritability, abnormal crying, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, redness, tightness and/or pain at the injection site may occur after vaccination. In the presence of mechanical inclusions or a strange color of the suspension, the use of the vaccine is unacceptable.

Hexaxime

Application

Application: the vaccine should be administered intramuscularly, in younger children - in the thigh area, in 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.

  • Indication

    Indications: vaccine for primary immunization of infants and young children, starting at 6 weeks of age, for the prevention of diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis and invasive diseases caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib); for revaccination.