DPT + Hib Vaccine

Vaccine · Vaccine

Indications

Active immunisation against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and invasive disease caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b.

Dosage

Adults: Not recommended. Children: Under 2 mth, not recommended; 2 mth-4 yr, 3 separate injections each of 0.5 mL by deep SC or IM injection at minimum of 4 wk intervals; Over 4 yr, not recommended.

Adverse Effects

Local pain, fever, irritability, persistent crying, headache, loss of appetite; malaise, somnolence, allergy, neurological effects.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Contraindications: Acute illness. History of convulsions, cerebral irritation or damage in the neonatal period. Severe local or general reaction to a preceding dose. Neurological disease. Precautions: History of familial epilepsy. Children with history of severe local reaction to a preceding dose should be given DPT in one limb and Hib in another.

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