PEDIARIX Injectable By GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARM

Pain/swelling/redness at the injection site may occur. Mild fever, sleepiness, fussiness, and loss of appetite may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell the health care professional promptly. Consult the health care professional about the short-term use of acetaminophen to treat pain and fever caused by this vaccine. Rarely, some people have symptoms such as fainting, dizziness, vision changes, or ringing in the ears just after getting a vaccine injection. Tell the health care professional right away if your child has any of these symptoms. Sitting or lying down may help, since these symptoms usually don't last long. Remember that the health care professional has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to your child is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell the health care professional right away if your child has any serious side effects, including: high fever (105 degrees F/40 degrees C or higher), persistent crying (beginning within 48 hours of the injection and lasting longer than 3 hours), little or no response to sound/touch, unusual pain (such as shoulder pain), muscle weakness/floppy muscles, seizures. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact the health care professional. Contact the health care professional for medical advice about side effects. The following numbers do not provide medical advice, but in the US you may report side effects to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) at 1-800-822-7967.