My child is due for a Hib vaccine soon, but this recall has me concerned. Is Hib vaccine safe?
It is understandable that this recall might raise concern among some parents. We want to emphasize to parents that this recall was a precautionary step, no problems have been found with the vaccine itself, and the vaccines have not been found to have caused problems in children who received them. Providers have been instructed to stop using recalled vaccine immediately. The Hib vaccine is a safe vaccine. Rarely, serious side effects result from vaccination. This very low risk of possible side effects should be weighed against the benefit of protection the vaccine offers against Hib disease. If you have concerns or questions about vaccinations for yourself or your child, you should discuss them with your healthcare provider. If you have a serious or unexpected adverse reaction after receiving any vaccine, report it to your health care provider. Any potentially vaccine-related adverse events should also be reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) at 1-800-822-7967 (
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