DTaP-IPV-HepB vaccine
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DTaP-IPV-HepB Vaccine is a combination vaccine that protects against five different diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, and hepatitis B. This vaccine is typically given to infants and young children in a series of doses.
Overview[edit | edit source]
The DTaP-IPV-HepB vaccine is a 5-in-1 vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, and hepatitis B. It is typically given to infants and young children in a series of doses to ensure full immunity. The vaccine is a crucial part of the recommended immunization schedule for children and is designed to protect against these potentially serious diseases.
Diseases Covered[edit | edit source]
- Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that affects the mucous membranes of the throat and nose. If left untreated, it can cause severe damage to the heart, kidneys, and nervous system.
- Tetanus is a bacterial infection that causes painful muscle stiffness and lockjaw. It can be fatal if not treated promptly.
- Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection. In many people, it's marked by a severe hacking cough followed by a high-pitched intake of breath that sounds like "whoop."
- Polio is a viral infection that can lead to paralysis, breathing problems, or even death.
- Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. For some people, hepatitis B infection becomes chronic, leading to liver failure, liver cancer, or cirrhosis — a condition that causes permanent scarring of the liver.
Vaccine Schedule[edit | edit source]
The DTaP-IPV-HepB vaccine is typically given in a series of four doses at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and 15-18 months of age. The vaccine is given as an injection in the thigh or upper arm.
Side Effects[edit | edit source]
Like any vaccine, the DTaP-IPV-HepB vaccine can cause side effects. The risk of the DTaP-IPV-HepB vaccine causing serious harm is extremely small. Most people who get the vaccine do not have any problems with it. Mild problems include fever, fussiness, tiredness, poor appetite, and vomiting.
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