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Acthib Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Acthib Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

ActHIB (haemophilus b conjugate vaccine) ® or ActHIB (haemophilus b conjugate vaccine) ® combined with AvP DTP vaccine by reconstitution is indicated for the active immunization of infants and children 2 through 18 months of age for the prevention of invasive disease caused by H. influenzae type b and/or diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis.

TriHIBit® , ActHIB (haemophilus b conjugate vaccine) ® combined with Tripediafon...

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Acthib Patient Information: Side Effects

Keep track of any and all side effects your child has after receiving this vaccine. When the child receives another haemophilus B vaccine in the future, you will need to tell the child's doctor if the first shot caused any side effects.

Becoming infected with haemophilus B is much more dangerous to your child's health than receiving the vaccine to protect against it. Like any medicine, this vaccine can cause side effects, but the risk of serious side effects is extremely low.

Get emergency medical help if your child has any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; dif...

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