About Novohib Products
Uses of Novohib Products
Aluminium Phosphate+Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Capsular Polysaccharide+Thiomersal is used in the treatment and prevention of influenza (flu).
Novohib Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Novohib are Injection site pain, Tenderness, Fever.
How Novohib Products work
Aluminium Phosphate + Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Capsular Polysaccharide + Thiomersal is a vaccine which helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.
Patient Concerns about Novohib Products
Frequently asked questions about Novohib Products
Frequently asked questions about Novohib Products
Q. What is Novohib Injection used for?
Novohib Injection is a Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) conjugate vaccine used to protect children against serious infections like meningitis, pneumonia, and epiglottitis caused by the Hib bacteria. It helps build immunity early in life to prevent invasive disease.
Q. Who should receive Novohib Injection?
Novohib Injection is recommended for infants and young children (starting at 6 weeks of age), and unvaccinated older children and adults with certain medical conditions that increase the risk of Hib infection.
Q. At what age should a child receive the Novohib Injection?
Novohib Injection is usually given to infants at 6, 10, and 14 weeks of age, following India's routine immunization schedule. It is administered as a 0.5 mL intramuscular injection into the thigh. Your pediatrician may guide the exact schedule.
Q. How is Novohib Injection administered?
Novohib Injection is given as an intramuscular injection (into the muscle), usually in the thigh or upper arm of your child. The number of doses and schedule depend on the age of the child being vaccinated. Your doctor will determine the appropriate schedule.
Q. Is Novohib Injection safe for my baby?
Yes, Novohib Injection is clinically proven to be safe and effective for babies. It is widely recommended in pediatric immunization programs and is backed by safety studies. Mild side effects may occur but are usually temporary.
Q. What should I do if my child has a fever after the Novohib Injection?
A mild fever after the Novohib Injection is normal and usually short-lived. You can give paracetamol (as per doctor's advice) and keep your child hydrated. If the fever persists for more than 2 days or gets worse, consult your doctor.
Q. Who should not take Novohib Injection?
Novohib Injection should not be given to children who are allergic to any component like aluminium phosphate, thiomersal, or tetanus toxoid. It should also be avoided if the child has a high fever or severe illness at the time of vaccination.
Q. Can Novohib Injection be given with other vaccines?
Yes, Novohib Injection can be safely given alongside DTP, measles, polio (OPV/IPV), hepatitis B, and yellow fever vaccines, as well as vitamin A supplementation. It must be administered at a different site and not mixed in the same syringe.
Q. Why does Novohib Injection contain aluminium phosphate and thiomersal? Are they safe?
Aluminium phosphate helps boost the immune response, while thiomersal is a preservative used in multi-dose vials. Both are used in very small amounts in Novohib Injection and are considered safe for infants, based on global health authority guidelines.
Q. Can Hib infection still happen after getting the Novohib Injection?
The risk of Hib infection drops significantly after complete vaccination with Novohib Injection. According to clinical studies, 96.8 per cent of infants developed long-term protective immunity after completing all three doses of Novohib Injection.
Q. What should I do if my child shows signs of an allergic reaction after the Novohib Injection?
Though rare, allergic reactions to Novohib Injection like hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face require immediate medical attention. Ensure that vaccination is done in a facility where emergency care is available, as recommended in the vaccine guidelines.
Q. How long does protection from Novohib Injection last?
Novohib Injection provides long-term protection against Hib infections. Most children who complete the recommended series are protected for many years, often into adulthood.
Q. Can Novohib Injection cause Hib infection?
No, Novohib Injection cannot cause Hib infection because it contains only a part of the bacteria (the polysaccharide), not the live bacteria itself.
Q. Can Novohib Injection cause fever?
Yes, mild fever is a common side effect of Novohib Injection. It usually resolves within 1–2 days. If the fever is high or persistent, contact your doctor.
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