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SAFETY INFORMATION

CAPVAXIVE® should not be used if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substances, to any of its ingredients, or to any other vaccine that contains diphtheria toxoid.

To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you are given CAPVAXIVE®. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, or have had, including:

  • any allergies
  • a weak immune system (which means your body is less able to fight off infections)
  • medicines or treatments that might make your immune system weak
  • if you have any bleeding problems or bruise easily

Tell your healthcare professional if you:

  • are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
  • are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed.

As with other vaccines, CAPVAXIVE® may not fully protect all those who get the vaccine. Side effects and allergic reactions may occur.

Common side effects that may occur in more than 1 in 10 individuals include:

  • pain, redness or swelling where you got the shot
  • feeling tired
  • headache
  • muscle aches

Less common side effects that may occur in more than 1 in 100 and up to 1 in 10 individuals include:

  • fever

Uncommon side effects that may occur in more than 1 in 1000 and up to 1 in 100 individuals include:

  • diarrhea, nausea
  • itching at the injection site
  • swollen glands in the neck, armpit or groin
  • chills
  • dizziness

These are not all the possible side effects you may have when getting CAPVAXIVE®. There may be side effects not listed here. Ask your healthcare professional for more information.