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What does hexavalent vaccine do?
The Hexavalent Vaccine, a six-in-one vaccine protecting babies against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), poliomyelitis, Haemophilus influenza type B and hepatitis B was launched on 09 January 2017 at Dr M.
What does hexavalent vaccine contain?
Hexavalent vaccines containing Diphtheria (D), Tetanus (T), whole cell pertussis (wP), Hepatitis B (HBV), Haemophilus b (Hib) and the three IPV serotype antigens have been considered as the ultimate combination vaccine for routine immunization.
What is the name of the 6-in-1 vaccine?
The 6-in-1 vaccine, also commonly known as the DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB vaccine, helps protect your child against: diphtheria. tetanus. pertussis (whooping cough)
Is pentavalent or hexavalent better?
If a pentavalent vaccine is no longer or not readily available, give hexavalent vaccine. This will provide equivalent protection against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and Hib but the child will not be fully protected against hepatitis B.
Is hexavalent vaccine safe?
Individual studies concluded that the 3 hexavalent vaccines have acceptable safety profiles although some significant differences were observed in their reactogenicity profiles. The immunogenicity of DT2aP-HBV-IPV-Hib and DT5aP-HBV-IPV-Hib was non-inferior versus DT3aP-HBV-IPV/Hib.
How long has Vaxelis been around?
VAXELIS™is the result of the U.S.-based business joint-partnership (MCM) created in 1991 between Merck & Co., Inc., Connaught Laboratories and Pasteur Mérieux Serums & Vaccins, the latter two now known as Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines unit of Sanofi.
When is pentavalent vaccine given?
The first dose is given as pentavalent vaccine only after a child is 6 weeks old. The second and third doses are given at 10 and 14 weeks of age respectively also in the form of pentavalent vaccines.
What are the side effects of hexavalent vaccine?
Common reactions to the 6-in-1 vaccine
- pain, redness and swelling at the injection site.
- fever (high temperature above 38C) – more common at the second and third dose.
- vomiting.
- abnormal crying.
- irritability.
- loss of appetite.
What kind of vaccine is Vaxelis?
VAXELIS™ is a vaccine indicated for active immunization to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, hepatitis B, and invasive disease due to Haemophilus influenzae (H. influenzae) type b.
Is Vaxelis FDA approved?
The FDA approved Vaxelis for children six weeks old through four years of age to protect against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis and invasive disease due to Haemophilus influenzae type b. It’s approved as a three-dose series before children reach their fifth birthday.
What is the first vaccine for newborn baby?
What Is The First Vaccine Given To A Baby? Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG), Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV 0), and Hepatitis B (HB 1) are the first vaccines your baby will get at birth. These are some of the important newborn baby vaccinations in India.