What is in Pentavac vaccine?
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- What is in Pentavac vaccine?
- Is pentavalent a live vaccine?
- How is pentavalent vaccine given?
- How is Rotarix vaccine given?
- What does pentavalent mean?
- Is rotarix monovalent or pentavalent?
- Which are pentavalent vaccines?
- Why is pentavalent vaccine important?
- What is Rotarix vaccine used for?
- Is there a vaccine for Haemophilus influenzae?
What is in Pentavac vaccine?
Pentavac PFS Vaccine is a 5 in 1 vaccine given to infants and young children. It provides active immunization against five severe diseases namely Diphtheria, Haemophilus influenzae type b, Hepatitis-B, Pertussis, and Tetanus. It boosts the immune system and produces protective antibodies against these diseases.
Is pentavalent a live vaccine?
The 5-in-1 vaccine used in the UK also includes inactivated polio virus (IPV). As this is inactivated, it cannot cause polio (which was a very small risk with the live, oral polio vaccine used in the UK until 2004)....More information about the vaccine.
| Disease | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Polio | 200 | 0 |
| Hib Disease | 60 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 4900 | 3 |
How is pentavalent vaccine given?
In UIP, pentavalent vaccine comes in a liquid form in a vial which contains 10 doses. Each dose is 0.5 ml to be given by intra muscular injection in anterolateral aspect of the mid-thigh using AD syringes. Discard injection waste as per guideline for immunization waste management.
How is Rotarix vaccine given?
Rotarix is given as an oral (by mouth) liquid. Rotarix is given in a series of 2 doses. The first dose is usually given when the child is 6 weeks old. The second dose is then given at least 4 weeks after the first dose, but before the child reaches 24 weeks of age.
What does pentavalent mean?
a valence of five Definition of pentavalent : having a valence of five.
Is rotarix monovalent or pentavalent?
Rotarix is a live, monovalent, human attenuated vaccine given in 2 doses (one course) at 2 and 4 months of age. RotaTeq is a live, pentavalent, human–bovine reassortant vaccine given in 3 doses (one course) at 2, 4 and 6 months of age.
Which are pentavalent vaccines?
Pentavalent vaccine protects against five major diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTP-hepB-Hib).
Why is pentavalent vaccine important?
As its name suggests, pentavalent is a single vaccine that protects against five diseases — ideal because it cuts down on both cold storage space and routine immunization appointments for children. Thanks to innovations in the pentavalent vaccine over the past several years, it is now easier to administer than ever.
What is Rotarix vaccine used for?
This vaccine is used to prevent a certain virus infection (rotavirus) in infants and young children. Rotavirus can cause fever, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Is there a vaccine for Haemophilus influenzae?
Hib vaccine can prevent Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) disease. Haemophilus influenzae type b can cause many different kinds of infections. These infections usually affect children under 5 years of age but can also affect adults with certain medical conditions.
