DTaP/IPV/HibThe DTaP/IPV/Hib vaccine, also called the five-in-one vaccine, is a primary immunisation, which means a first immunisation given to babies at two, three and four months old. The vaccine protects against five different diseases;
The vaccine is given by injection into a muscle, usually in baby's thigh or the top of his arm. Babies receive three doses in total, one each at two, three and four months old. This ensures that your baby's body can build up a good immunity to the diseases. A gap of a month is left between each dose to give the previous dose time to work, and each follow-up dose then boosts your baby's immune system. Side effectsAll vaccines can have some side effects, which usually show up within 12 to 24 hours of the vaccine being given. Some mild side effects include;
One in a thousand children could suffer from more serious side effects including;
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