Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
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Age: Adults |
Dose: Vaccine Combination (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, and Hepatitis B) Note: Not recommended. This vaccine combination is specifically indicated for pediatric use in infants and children from 6 weeks through 6 years of age. For adults requiring immunization against these diseases, separate vaccines or different combinations like Td or Tdap are recommended by bodies such as the CDC and WHO. |
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Age: Infants and children from 6 weeks through 6 years |
Dose: Vaccine Combination (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, and Hepatitis B) Note: Specifically indicated for pediatric use in this age group. |
Child Dose
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Indication: Immunization Condition: Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B |
Dose: Deep intramuscular injection – 0.5 mL Frequency: 3 doses within the 1st 6 months of life Note: Primary vaccination at intervals of at least 4 weeks |
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Indication: Immunization Age: 2nd year of life Condition: Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B |
Dose: Deep intramuscular injection – 0.5 mL Note: Booster dose administered during the 2nd year of life |
Administration
- For intramuscular injection only
- Given in thigh or deltoid
Side Effect
- Irritability/fussiness (61-65%)
- Drowsiness (41-57%)
- Fever (28-39%)
- Loss of appetite (26-31%)
- Swelling (17-29%)
- Fever (≤1%)
- Anorexia
- Apnea
- Erythema
- Decreased consciousness
- Diarrhea
- Hypotonia
- Encephalitis
- Brachial neuritis
- Erythema
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Cough
- Lethargy
- Limb pain
- Liver function test abnormalities
- Rash
- Restlessness
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
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No interactions listed
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
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Previous Encephalopathy After Pertussis Vaccine
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Risk of neurological complications
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Acute Severe Febrile Illness
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Risk of adverse reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
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Data Sources
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