Pediarix

... DIPHTHERIA TOXOID, TETANUS TOXOID, ACELLULAR PERTUSSIS VACCINE, DTaP; HEPATITIS B VACCINE, RECOMBINANT; INACTIVATED POLIOVIRUS VACCINE, IPV (Pediarix™) is a vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis B, and poliovirus infections. The vaccine helps the body produce antibodies (protective substances) that will fight these diseases. Most school systems in the US require that children receive vaccination against these diseases. This vaccine is usually started at 8 weeks of age and given every 2 months for a total of 3 doses. In recent years, there has been concern about the safety of childhood vaccines. Serious reactions to Pediarix™ vaccine are rare in small children. Your child is more likely to suffer serious illness from one of these infections if he/she is not vaccinated. A generic vaccine is not available. ...