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Can polio and hep B vaccine be given together?
Receiving these two vaccinations too closely together may effect how the vaccines work.
Can DTaP and polio be given together?
Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine (also known as DTaP) combined with inactivated poliovirus vaccine (also known as IPV) is a combination vaccine that is given to protect against infections caused by diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), pertussis (whooping cough), and poliovirus.
What does DTaP IPV Hib stand for?
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Acellular Pertussis, Polio, Hib Vaccine (Intramuscular Route)
When do you give the Hib vaccine?
Infants will usually get their first dose of Hib vaccine at 2 months of age and will usually complete the series at 12–15 months of age. Children between 12 months and 5 years of age who have not previously been completely vaccinated against Hib may need 1 or more doses of Hib vaccine.
What immunizations are combined into one shot?
Combination vaccines combine protection against 2 or more diseases into one shot. The measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR) and diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine (DTaP) each protect your child against three diseases.
Is there a DTaP HIB Combo?
DTaP-Hib vaccine is a combination vaccine whose generic name is diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis adsorbed with Haemophilus B conjugate vaccine, sometimes abbreviated to DTaP-Hib….DTaP-Hib vaccine.
| Combination of | |
|---|---|
| DTaP vaccine | Vaccine |
| Hib vaccine | Vaccine |
| Clinical data | |
| Trade names | TriHIBit, ActHIB with Tripedia |
What vaccine is Hib?
The Hib/MenC vaccine is a single injection given to 1-year-old babies to boost their protection against Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) and meningitis C. Hib and meningitis C infections are serious and potentially fatal. They can both cause meningitis and blood poisoning (sepsis).
When does a child get Hib vaccine?
What are the side effects of Hib vaccine?
Hib/MenC vaccine side effects
- pain, redness or swelling at the site of the injection.
- a high temperature.
- irritability.
- loss of appetite.
- sleepiness.
How many Hib vaccines does a child need?
CDC recommends Hib vaccination for all children younger than 5 years old. Children need multiple (3 or 4) shots of a Hib vaccine. CDC recommends shots at the following ages: 2 months.