FABHALTA affects part of your immune system and may lower your ability to fight infections.
FABHALTA increases your chance of getting serious infections caused by encapsulated bacteria, including Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, and Haemophilus influenzae type B. These serious infections may quickly become life-threatening or fatal if not recognized and treated early.
Your doctor will review your vaccine history before starting treatment with FABHALTA and let you know which vaccines you need.
You must complete or be up to date with the vaccines against Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis at least 2 weeks before starting FABHALTA.
If you have not completed your vaccinations and FABHALTA must be started right away, you should receive the required vaccinations as soon as possible.
If you have not been vaccinated and FABHALTA must be started right away, you should also receive antibiotics to take for as long as your health care provider tells you.
If you have been vaccinated against these bacteria in the past, you might need additional vaccinations before starting FABHALTA. Your health care provider will decide if you need additional vaccinations.
While taking FABHALTA, you should be revaccinated according to current medical guidelines for encapsulated bacteria.
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