Haemophilus influenzae type b (hib) vaccine - what you need to know: when to get help
Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Call emergency services for:
Trouble breathing, wheezing, or throat tightness
Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
Collapse, severe weakness, or fainting without quick recovery
A seizure
Widespread hives accompanied by breathing or circulation problems
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Seek prompt medical advice for a fever in a baby younger than 3 months or for symptoms that are severe, persistent, or concerning to you.
These symptoms need urgent assessment regardless of whether they appear to be related to the vaccine.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Contact your healthcare team during routine hours if an injection-site reaction is getting worse rather than improving, side effects are interfering with eating or normal activity, or you are unsure when the next dose is due.