DTaP-IPV-HepB vaccine
DTaP-IPV-HepB Vaccine
The DTaP-IPV-HepB Vaccine (pronounced as D-Tap-I-P-V-Hep-B Vaccine) is a combination immunization vaccine used to prevent several serious diseases in children.
Etymology
The name DTaP-IPV-HepB is an acronym for the diseases that the vaccine protects against: Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis, Inactivated Poliovirus, and Hepatitis B.
Diphtheria
Diphtheria (pronounced as /dɪfˈθɪəriə/) is a serious bacterial infection that affects the mucous membranes of the throat and nose.
Tetanus
Tetanus (pronounced as /ˈtɛtənəs/), also known as lockjaw, is a serious bacterial infection that causes painful muscle stiffness and spasms.
Pertussis
Pertussis (pronounced as /pɜːrˈtʊsɪs/), also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.
Inactivated Poliovirus
Inactivated Poliovirus (pronounced as /ɪnˈæktɪveɪtɪd ˈpoʊlioʊˌvaɪrəs/) is a form of the poliovirus that has been killed and is used in vaccines to induce immunity against polio.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B (pronounced as /hɛpəˈtaɪtɪs biː/) is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus.
Usage
The DTaP-IPV-HepB vaccine is typically given to children in a series of shots. The vaccine is part of the routine childhood immunization schedule and is given at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and 15-18 months of age.
Side Effects
Like all vaccines, the DTaP-IPV-HepB vaccine can cause side effects. Common side effects include fever, fussiness, and soreness or swelling at the injection site. Serious side effects are rare.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on DTaP-IPV-HepB vaccine
- Wikipedia's article - DTaP-IPV-HepB vaccine
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