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Pentavalent Vaccine

The prevalent vaccine gives immunization against life-threatening diseases such as diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, hepatitis B, and Hib. This vaccine is administered intramuscularly in children more than 6 weeks of age until the age of 1 year. However, the protection against these diseases can diminish after three to six years of vaccination.

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My baby has diarrhea after the Pentavalent vaccination. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, After taking Pentavalent vaccine my 2 month old baby is having loose motion for the last five days with tummy problems. Doctor suggests Ornidazole-Ofloxacin and Racecadotril suspension. Is it safe?  Read Full »


Dr. Deepak Patel

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I see similar cases in my clinic every day. 1. Pentavalent injection (combination of five vaccines: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae type b) in a 2 month old baby does not lead to loose stools. 2. A baby can pass five to six sto...  Read Full »

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