DTwP-HepB-Hib

DTwP-HepB-Hib is a combination vaccine used to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae type b. It is given by injection into a muscle.

Composition

The DTwP-HepB-Hib vaccine contains the following components:

• Diphtheria toxoid: This is a modified version of the toxin produced by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against the diphtheria toxin.
• Tetanus toxoid: This is a modified version of the toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. It stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against the tetanus toxin.
• Pertussis vaccine: This is made from killed Bordetella pertussis bacteria. It stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against the bacteria.
• Hepatitis B vaccine: This is made from a protein from the surface of the hepatitis B virus. It stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against the virus.
• Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine: This is made from a part of the Haemophilus influenzae type b bacteria. It stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against the bacteria.

Usage

The DTwP-HepB-Hib vaccine is given as a series of three injections, usually at 6, 10, and 14 weeks of age. It can be given at the same time as other vaccines.

Side effects

Common side effects include pain at the injection site, fever, and irritability. Serious side effects are rare.

See also

• Vaccine
• Immunization
• Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine
• Hepatitis B vaccine
• Haemophilus influenzae vaccine

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