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What vaccine has DTaP and Hib?
Common combination vaccines for children
| Vaccine Name | Combines | Protection from |
|---|---|---|
| Kinrix | DTaP + IPV | 4 diseases (Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and polio) |
| Pentacel | DTaP + IPV + Hib | 5 diseases (Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, and Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)) |
What is in the Daptacel vaccine?
Each 0.5-mL dose of Daptacel® (Sanofi Pasteur) contains 15 Lf diphtheria toxoid, 5 Lf tetanus toxoid, and acellular pertussis antigens [10 µg detoxified pertussis toxin (PT), 5 µg filamentous hemagglutinin (FHA), 3 µg pertactin, and 5 µg fimbriae types 2 and 3 (FIM)].
Who manufactures Daptacel vaccine?
Manufacturer: Sanofi Pasteur, Ltd.
What is the difference between adacel and Daptacel?
ADACEL contains the same tetanus toxoid, diphtheria toxoid, and five pertussis antigens as those in DAPTACEL (pediatric DTaP), but ADACEL is formulated with reduced quantities of diphtheria toxoid and detoxified pertussis toxin.
Why Hib vaccine is given?
Why get vaccinated? Hib vaccine can prevent Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) disease. Haemophilus influenzae type b can cause many different kinds of infections. These infections usually affect children under 5 years of age but can also affect adults with certain medical conditions.
Who manufactures tetanus vaccine?
FORMS
| brand name | preparation | manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| TENIVAC | Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids adsorbed (Td) | Sanofi Pasteur |
| QUADRACEL | Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis adsorbed and inactivated poliovirus vaccine (DTaP-IPV) | Sanofi Pasteur |
Which is safer Boostrix or Adacel?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) does not recommend one vaccine over the other. However, according to the official manufacturer package insert, Boostrix is considered Category B, whereas Adacel is considered Category C.