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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Common side effects include pain at the injection site, fever, and irritability. Serious side effects are rare.
See also[edit | edit source]
- Vaccine
- Immunization
- Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine
- Hepatitis B vaccine
- Haemophilus influenzae vaccine
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