Pediacel® (DTaP-IPV-Hib) vaccine protects against five diseases in one needle: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and haemophilus influenzae b.
• Routinely given to all children at 2, 4, 6 and 18 months of age. • This vaccine may also be used for a primary series for those who are late with starting their immunizations.
When given on the recommended schedule: • 99% of those fully vaccinated are protected against tetanus. • 97-100% of those fully vaccinated are protected against diphtheria. • 85-90% of those fully vaccinated are protected against pertussis. • 95-100% of those fully vaccinated are protected against polio. • 95-100% of those fully vaccinated are protected from Hib.
• At this time there are no other ways to prevent these diseases. • Hand washing and covering the mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing can help reduce the spread of disease.
• The risk of a serious reaction or side effect from this vaccine is much less than the risk of tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, polio or Hib. • If you experience any side effect worse than what is listed below, please seek medical advice and notify the health unit.
Common
• Mild pain in muscle • Redness • Swelling
Less common
• Headache • Mild fever • Body aches • Rash • Feeling tired
Rare
• Arthus-like reaction (severe pain, swelling, hard lump where needle was given). • Anaphylaxis
Pediacel®
Also found in…
Streptomycin
Antibiotics
Polymyxin B
Neomycin
Bovine Serum Albumin
Antibiotics/Anti-inflammatories
Aluminum phosphate
Breast milk, antacids
Glutaraldehyde
Water treatment
2-Phenoxyethanol
Cosmetics, toothpaste
Formaldehyde
Mushrooms, Pears, Apples
Tetanus toxoid
Other vaccines
Polysorbate 80
Ice Cream