Quadrovax
Vaccine is a combination of medicines that is used in the prevention of diphtheria,
pertussis, tetanus, and Haemophilus influenzae type B infection. It helps in
developing immunity. It protects the body against future infections.
Manufacturer: Serum
Institute of India Ltd
Immunization
Schedule
First
3 doses should be given 4 weeks apart at 6, 10 and 14 weeks.
A
booster dose of DTwP and Haemophilus influenzae type b Conjugate Vaccine can be
given at the age of 15-18 months.
A
reinforcing injection of DTP should be administered at 5 years of age (i.e. at
the time of school entry).
Route
of administration
Intramuscular
Injection. Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine.
Benefits
of Quadrovax Injection
In
Tetanus
Tetanus
is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system and causes
muscles throughout the body to become stiff and tighten.
Quadrovax
Vaccine helps prevent tetanus infection. It helps the immune system to produce
antibodies to fight against tetanus infection. However, it does not provide
lifelong protection. A booster shot is recommended to be given after few years.
It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding
vaccination schedules.
In
Diphtheria
Diphtheria
is a bacterial infection that causes pain and swelling in the throat. This
might cause difficulty in breathing. It might also damage the heart, kidneys
and nerves.
Quadrovax
Vaccine gives protection against diphtheria. It is advisable to consult your
doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.
In
Pertussis
Pertussis
(often called whooping cough) is an infection of the airways that can occur at
any age but mostly affects infants and young children. The infection causes
uncontrollable coughing that can make it difficult to breathe.
Quadrovax
Vaccine gives protection from pertussis. It is advisable to consult your doctor
for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.
In
Haemophilus influenzae Type b disease
Haemophilus
Influenzae type b infection can cause serious illness, especially in children,
some of which are meningitis (infection of brain meninges), pneumonia etc. It
is spread mainly through contact with infected droplets (coughing or sneezing)
or secretions from an infected person's nose and throat. Quadrovax Vaccine
gives protection against this infection. It helps the immune system to produce
antibodies to fight against the disease.
How
Quadrovax Vaccine works
Quadrovax
Vaccine is a combination of four vaccines. They help develop immunity by
initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but
stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect
against any future infections.
It
is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding
vaccination schedules.
