What does Penta vaccine consists of?

Pentavalent vaccine provides protection to a child from 5 life-threatening diseases – Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Hepatitis B and Hib. DPT (Diptheria+Pertussis+Tetanus) and Hep B are already part of routine immunization in India; Hib vaccine is a new addition. Together, the combination is called Pentavalent.

Is Penta vaccine Safe for Babies?

Pentavalent vaccine is given at 6 wk, 10wk and 14 wk of life. It is safe to be used in infants. Fever and pain at injection site is common side effect that may occur for 2 to 3 days.

What are the 5-in-1 and 6 in 1 vaccines?

The 5-in-1 vaccine protected against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis), polio and Hib disease (Haemophilus influenzae type b). The 6-in-1 vaccine also gives protection against hepatitis B, a cause of serious liver disease which can be fatal.

Is rotavirus vaccine included in Penta vaccine?

Rotavirus pentavalent vaccine is given as a three-dose series with the first dose given to infants between six to 12 weeks of age and the last dose administered by 32 weeks of age.

Does 5-in-1 vaccine include anti rabies?

Vaccinating your dog for rabies also protects you and your family, as the virus can be passed from dogs to humans. The Rabies vaccine should be given as well as the 5 in 1.

What are the 6-in-1 vaccine for baby?

The 6-in-1 vaccine works well. It produces very good immunity to diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, Hib, polio and hepatitis B infections.

What is the first vaccine for newborn baby?

What Is The First Vaccine Given To A Baby? Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG), Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV 0), and Hepatitis B (HB 1) are the first vaccines your baby will get at birth. These are some of the important newborn baby vaccinations in India.

Does PCV vaccine cause fever in babies?

In clinical trials, pneumococcal conjugate vaccine was associated with only mild reactions, such as: Tenderness or swelling at the site of the shot. Mild fever. Fussiness.

Which rotavirus vaccine is best?

RotaTeq (RV5; Merck) is recommended for routine oral administration for all infants as a 3-dose series. The usual schedule is at ages 2, 4, and 6 months. Rotarix (RV1; GlaxoSmithKline) is recommended as a 2-dose series at ages 2 and 4 months.

What is 5in1 vaccine for puppy?

5 in 1 (DHPP) DHPP is a canine vaccine that prevents distemper, parvovirus, parainfluenza, and two types of adenovirus (hepatitis). Dogs should receive the DHPP vaccine at 8, 12, and 16 weeks, one year later, and then 1 to 3 years after that. Previously, dogs received DHPP yearly afterward.

What is the first vaccine for puppy?

First Puppy Vaccination Puppies should begin their vaccinations at six to eight weeks old. The first set of vaccinations are the parvovirus and a combination vaccine without leptospirosis. A combination vaccine includes distemper, hepatitus, adenovirus cough and parainfluenza.

Can vaccination be delayed?

Missing a vaccine puts your child at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable diseases. A delayed vaccination means making them susceptible to infections. The longer your child remains unimmunised, the higher their chances of getting exposed to and contracting diseases.

Which vaccine is given at 45 days?

Following directives from the centre, state health minister Rajesh Tope said on Monday, in Pune, that the second dose of the Covishield vaccine is to be given 45 days after the first. “Whereas the Covaxin second dose will be given 28 days of the first dose,” the minister said.