What is Pentavalent Vaccine?
Pentavalent vaccine is given at 6, 10, and 14 weeks in Pakistan's routine schedule.
Dosage and schedule
Three-dose infant series at 6, 10, and 14 weeks.
- 1
2nd Visit
6 weeks
- 2
3rd Visit
10 weeks
- 3
4th Visit
14 weeks
Benefits
- Combines protection against five vaccine-preventable diseases.
- Reduces separate injections by combining DTP, hepatitis B, and Hib antigens.
Diseases prevented
- Diphtheria
- Pertussis
- Tetanus
- Hepatitis B
- Haemophilus influenzae type b
Common reactions
- Fever, fussiness, sleepiness, or reduced appetite.
- Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site.
Precautions
- Tell the vaccinator about severe reaction after a previous pentavalent or DTP-containing dose.
- Ask a doctor if the child is acutely very unwell on vaccination day.
When to seek help
- Seek care for persistent crying, breathing difficulty, seizures, or severe allergic symptoms.