Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, hepatitis b, and polio vaccine Intramuscular and Low birth weight
Result of checking the interaction of drug Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, hepatitis b, and polio vaccine Intramuscular and disease Low birth weight for safety when used together.
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Consumer:Hepatitis B vaccine should be deferred for infants with a birth weight less than 2,000 grams if the mother is documented to be HBsAg negative at the time of the infant's birth. If the mother is HBsAg positive (or the status cannot be determined), the infant should receive the vaccine within 12 hours after birth.
Apnea following intramuscular vaccination has been observed in some infants born prematurely and the decision to administer any intramuscular vaccine, including hepatitis B vaccine, should be based on consideration of the infant's medical status, and the potential benefits and risks of vaccination. Close monitoring is recommended.
Generic Name: diphtheria toxoid / hepatitis b pediatric vaccine / pertussis, acellular / poliovirus vaccine, inactivated / tetanus toxoid
Brand Name: Pediarix
Synonyms: Diphtheria, hepatitis B, pertussis (acellular), polio, and tetanus vaccine, Tetanus Toxoids, Acellular Pertussis, Hepatitis B (Recombinant), and Poliovirus (Inactivated) Vaccine