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Is Pentaxim As Effective As A Painful DPT For An Infant?
Hi doctor I have 14 months baby girl. Today there was a vaccination of her It was Dpt booster,hibnd ipv Doctor used pentaxim as a painless injection But I am worried about the side effects Is it effective as the painful dpt? Is there any side effects?
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Hi,
Pentaxim protects a child from diptheria, pertusis, tetanus, influenza and poliomyelitis (against 5 diseases).
It is an efficient injection given usually in three doses 2 months, 4 months and 11 months of age. So, just ensure that this was more of like her third booster.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Riyanka Chail, General & Family Physician
Pentaxim protects a child from diptheria, pertusis, tetanus, influenza and poliomyelitis (against 5 diseases).
It is an efficient injection given usually in three doses 2 months, 4 months and 11 months of age. So, just ensure that this was more of like her third booster.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Riyanka Chail, General & Family Physician
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