(WSBT) Merck is recalling over a million doses of the vaccine for Hib, which protects against meningitis and pneumonia. Merck voluntarily recalled the vaccine after testing showed a contamination at its Pennsylvania plant.

Roxanne Mcendarfer says just four days into her new son's life she is already faced with a tough decision.

"I was really concerned because he hasn't had all of his shots yet," Mcendarfer said.

Dr. Glen Davis, a pediatrician with the South Bend Clinic, says to look for infection around the injection site — any redness, tenderness, fever, or swelling — after your child has received a vaccination.

Merck wants to know about those reactions, but otherwise does not expect any long-term effects.

Merck representatives say 1,000 doses have been distributed in northern Indiana.

About 300 have been distributed in the South Bend area, but Merck says not all of those doses have been administered to children.

The vaccine is a three-dose shot given to children under 5 years old.

"It's a scary thing giving your children and then knowing it could have been recalled," said parent Rachel Cocquyt.

But Dr. Davis says your child should still be vaccinated.

"Parents should still go ahead and receive this vaccine — haemophilus influenzae type B — it is important to prevent severe cases of meningitis as well as pneumonia," Dr. Davis said.

But for Mcendarfer, she says this is just one more recall for parents to worry about.

"It's just hard knowing that, if he gets something bad, what's going to happen and stuff like that, you just don't know these days with all the recalls with the toys and everything too," she said.

If you think your child could be experiencing a reaction from the vaccine, contact your pediatrician or family physician right away.

Dr. Davis will be on WSBT First Thing in the Morning Friday, Dec. 14, to discuss in detail this vaccine recall.

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