Drug Type Vaccine. Trade Name

2. Shake well the pre-filled syringe.

3. Add its contents to the vial of Hib pellet and shake until pellet is completely dissolved.

4. Administer 0.5 ml of reconstituted suspension by intramuscular injection (IMI) to the anterolateral aspect of the thigh (slowly to reduce pain).

5. Administer on the opposite limb from other concurrently administered vaccines (e.g. Prevenar 13).

Pain: Refer to local pain relief policy.

Apnoea and bradycardia in premature infants for up to 48 hours.

Infants with a history of febrile convulsions should be closely followed up as such adverse events may occur within 2 to 3 days post-vaccination.