In our country, parents tend to go to extremes: either refuse all vaccinations altogether, or agree to everything that the doctor says in the children's clinic, without even delving into the essence of the manipulations that will be performed with the child. This is fundamentally wrong! For example, the Hiberix vaccine has appeared on the vaccination calendar today, so is it worth using? You should understand and make an informed decision: is it necessary for your child?
Who produces the Hiberix vaccine?
For those parents who care about the health of their babies, the fact that this drug is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals sa (on the market since 1715) will be an important factor in the decision-making process. This British firm is the second largest in the world in terms of cash terms. Production facilities are located in different countries, including Russia. Upon purchase, it is necessary to specify exactly where the specific Hiberix vaccine was produced, although information is declared that the vaccines of this company are produced only in Belgium.
What does the drug protect against?
Judging by what is written in the instructions, this vaccine will protect the child from diseases that cause Haemophilus influenzae type b (including from meningitis, severe pneumonia, epiglottitis). In addition, it was recorded that this drug may cause a weak immune response to tetanus toxoid, but it should not be considered that the Hiberix vaccine will replace the tetanus vaccine.
At what age is the drug administered, with what can it be combined?
In accordance with WHO recommendations, this vaccine can be used to immunize children who are already 2 months old. The drug "Hiberix" is a vaccine, the instructions for which clearly indicate all the important points. There, for example, it is indicated that this vaccine is advisable to be given simultaneously with vaccinations against tetanus, pertussis, diphtheria.
In addition, the instructions prescribe vaccination regimens in accordance with the age of the child in which the vaccine was first introduced. Vaccinations can be one, two or three. If the baby received the first dose of the vaccine before six months, then in the future he will receive two more doses with an interval of a month or a half. In the event that the vaccination was started after six months, the child will receive two doses. Well, if the Hiberix vaccine is administered to a baby whose age is from 1 year to 5 years, then he will receive it once.
Are there any contraindications?
An absolute contraindication for administration is a previously recorded severe reaction to the vaccine. In addition, the doctor will not allow vaccination if the baby has a fever, any infectious disease. It is necessary to carefully check whether the child is healthy before going for vaccination!
What do they say about the drug?
In most cases, the Hiberix vaccine receives positive reviews. This is due to the fact that it gives a good effect, but side effects are recorded quite rarely, and they are not catastrophic (a small and short-term increase in body temperature, local irritations together with the introduction of the vaccine, which quickly disappear).