Please note that Hepa-B infection increases the person’s risk of developing liver cancer, making the vaccine even more important.
Pentavalent
From the name itself, the Pentavalent vaccine may be able to protect your child from 5 diseases, namely:
- Diphtheria: a severe bacterial infection that can lead to respiratory problems, heart failure, paralysis, and even death.
- Pertussis: a contagious respiratory disease known as whooping cough.
- Tetanus: a serious bacterial infection that can cause painful muscle contractions, and even worse, paralysis.
- Hepatitis B: the pentavalent vaccine also contains the 2nd to 4th doses for Hepatitis B vaccine.
- Influenza B: finally, it also contains the HIB vaccine that can protect your child from influenza type b infections which may result in ear infections, pneumonia, and cellulitis.
A baby receives the Pentavalent vaccine thrice, at 6 weeks, 10 weeks, and 14 weeks. Another dose may be given when the child is anywhere from 12 to 18 months old.
Important: Please note that the immunization schedule may change depending on what the doctor finds out about your child’s condition and health needs.
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV)
PCV helps protect your child against possibly fatal pneumococcal infections, such as pneumonia and meningitis. Moreover, PCV may also offer protection against pneumococcal-related ear infections, sinus infections, and bacteremia (blood infection).
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