DTaP-IPV-HepB
DTaP-IPV-HepB is a combination vaccine used to prevent five different diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, and hepatitis B. The vaccine is given to infants and young children as part of their routine immunization schedule.
Composition[edit | edit source]
The DTaP-IPV-HepB vaccine contains inactivated forms of the bacteria that cause diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis, as well as inactivated poliovirus and hepatitis B virus. The vaccine also contains small amounts of aluminum salts, which help to boost the immune response to the vaccine.
Usage[edit | edit source]
The DTaP-IPV-HepB vaccine is typically given in a series of three doses, administered at 2, 4, and 6 months of age. A booster dose is usually given at 18 months of age.
Efficacy[edit | edit source]
The DTaP-IPV-HepB vaccine is highly effective at preventing the diseases it targets. The vaccine provides immunity to these diseases for at least 10 years, and often for much longer.
Side effects[edit | edit source]
Like all vaccines, the DTaP-IPV-HepB vaccine can cause side effects. These are usually mild and go away on their own. Common side effects include pain and swelling at the injection site, fever, and irritability.
See also[edit | edit source]
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