Q. What are the 5 vaccines in pentavalent?
Pentavalent vaccine is a combination of five vaccines-in-one that prevents diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis b and haemophilus influenza type b, all through a single dose.
Q. How many doses are in pentavalent vaccine?
Three doses of pentavalent vaccine are included in UIP. The first dose is given only after a child is 6 weeks old. The second and third doses are given at 10 and 14 weeks of age respectively, also in the form of pentavalent vaccine. There is no booster dose recommended under UIP.
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- Q. What are the 5 vaccines in pentavalent?
- Q. How many doses are in pentavalent vaccine?
- Q. What is the current immunization schedule in Nigeria?
- Q. What type of vaccine is pentavalent vaccine?
- Q. Where do you inject pentavalent vaccine?
- Q. What is pentavalent vaccine used for?
- Q. What is the route of injecting pentavalent vaccine?
- Q. How long does pentavalent vaccine last?
- Q. When was pentavalent introduced in Nigeria?
- Q. What is a normal vaccination schedule?
- Q. Where do you give pentavalent vaccine?
- Q. Can pentavalent vaccine cause fever?
Q. What is the current immunization schedule in Nigeria?
IMMUNIZATION HOMEPAGE
| AGE | NAME of VACCINE | ROUTE |
|---|---|---|
| AT BIRTH | BCG HBV0 (birth dose) OPV0 | Intradermal IM or deep SC Oral |
| 6 Weeks | OPV1 PENTA 1 PCV 13 1 Rotavirus1 | Oral IM IM Oral |
| 10 Weeks | OPV2 Rotavirus2 | Oral Oral |
| 14 Weeks | OPV3 PENTA 2 PCV13 2 | Oral Intramuscular Intramuscular |
Q. What type of vaccine is pentavalent vaccine?
Pentavalent vaccines (a combination vaccine which protects against five killer diseases: diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, hepatitis B and Hib) have been launched in 65 out of 67 GAVI eligible countries by 2011.
Q. Where do you inject pentavalent vaccine?
The injectable EPI vaccines are each given by a specific route and site: BCG vaccine is injected intradermally into the upper right arm; measles vaccine is injected subcutaneously into the upper arm; pentavalent vaccine and pneumococcal vaccine (PCV10) are injected intramuscularly into opposite upper thigh muscles; …
Q. What is pentavalent vaccine used for?
Pentavalent vaccine frequently refers to the 5-in-1 vaccine protecting against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type B, which is generally used in middle- and low-income countries, where polio vaccine is given separately.
Q. What is the route of injecting pentavalent vaccine?
Table 4.1 Summary of routes of administration and injection sites of the EPI vaccines.
| Vaccine | Route of administration |
|---|---|
| BCG | Intradermal (ID) |
| Measles | Subcutaneous (SC) |
| Pentavalent (DPT-HepB-Hib) | Intramuscular (IM) |
| Tetanus toxoid (TT) for women of childbearing age | Intramuscular (IM) |
Q. How long does pentavalent vaccine last?
It spreads easily from infected persons and is fatal in 1 in 200 cases among infants. The pertussis vaccine is effective at preventing illness, but its protection may wane after three to six years.
Q. When was pentavalent introduced in Nigeria?
Introduction of pentavalent vaccine in the year 2012 to Nigerian childhood vaccination programme was adjudged as a major advancement in the field of childhood vaccination.
Q. What is a normal vaccination schedule?
Birth to 15 Months
| Vaccine | 2 mos | 4 mos |
|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria, tetanus, & acellular pertussis (DTaP: <7 yrs) | 1st dose | 2nd dose |
| Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) | 1st dose | 2nd dose |
| Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13) | 1st dose | 2nd dose |
| Inactivated poliovirus (IPV: <18 yrs) | 1st dose | 2nd dose |
Q. Where do you give pentavalent vaccine?
Q. Can pentavalent vaccine cause fever?
Side effects Common (affecting up to 1 in 10 people at each dose): redness, tenderness and/or swelling at the injection site. raised temperature (fever)
