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Vaccine Type
Description
Pediarix
Five-in-one vaccine consisting of Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (whooping cough),Hepatitis B Vaccine, Polio Vaccine
Hib
Hemophilus Influenza Type B Vaccine ( a common bacterial infection in children under 5 years old)
DTaP
Three-in-one vaccine which is a part of the five-in-one vaccine (Pediarix) above but given separately after age 1 year.
Rotateq
Oral Rotovirus Vaccine (this is given by mouth, not an injection)
MMR
Three-in-one vaccine for measles, mumps, rubella
Prevnar
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (also known as the “ear infection” vaccine)
Tdap (Boosterix)
Varient of Dtap – for older children
Hepatitis B
Hepatis B is a viral illness that infects the liver
IPV
Inactivated Polio vaccine (polio shot)
Varivax
Chicken Pox vaccine
Proquad
Combination of MMR and Varavax
Hepatitis A
Orally transmitted food born viral illness that infects the liver
Menactra
Bacterial systemic illness that can cause death within 48-72 hours. More common in teenagers and young adults.
Gardasil
Human Papillomavirus vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer (females only). (Three shots series done over 6 months.)
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