DPT + Hepatitis B Vaccine

Vaccine · Vaccine

Indications

Active primary immunisation against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and hepatitis B in infants above 2 months age.

Dosage

0.5m IM. Primary course: 3 doses at 2, 4 and 6 mth Booster dose, at 18 mth.

Adverse Effects

Local pain, redness, swelling; restlessness; loss of appetite; collapse, convulsions.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Contraindications: Previous encephalopathy after pertussis vaccine; acute severe febrile illness. Precautions: Previous reaction to DTP vaccine; family history of convulsions, SIDS; bleeding disorders; immunosuppression/deficiency; pregnancy, lactation.

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