General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
The Pentavalent vaccine (DPT-HepB-Hib) protects against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B and Hib infections. Common side effects are mild: fever, crying, soreness or swelling at the injection site.
Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B and Hib infections.
Fever, crying, soreness or swelling at the injection site.
Children who had a severe allergic reaction to an earlier dose; tell the health worker about fits after a previous dose.
National immunization schedule
What does the pentavalent vaccine prevent?
Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B and Hib infections.
What are the side effects of the pentavalent vaccine?
Fever, crying, soreness or swelling at the injection site.
Who should not get the pentavalent vaccine?
Children who had a severe allergic reaction to an earlier dose; tell the health worker about fits after a previous dose.
When is the pentavalent vaccine given in Nepal?
See the national immunization schedule record for your country.
SI summary (own words); CDC Vaccine Information Statements as reference