What is the 5-in-1 vaccine for babies?
This is often called ‘pentavalent vaccine’. This vaccine usually protects against a slightly different set of diseases to the 5-in-1 vaccine used in the UK: diphtheria, whooping cough (pertussis), tetanus, hepatitis B and Hib disease (Haemophilus influenzae type b).
When is Penta vaccine given?
The first dose is given as pentavalent vaccine 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 vaccines. There is no booster dose recommended under UIP. Why is Hib given as a pentavalent vaccine and not separately?
How much does diphtheria vaccine cost?
Pediatric/VFC Vaccine Price List
| Vaccine | Brandname/ Tradename | CDC Cost/ Dose |
|---|---|---|
| Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids [3] | Tenivac® | $19.69 |
| $19.69 | ||
| Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids [3] | Td Vaccine | $13.20 |
| Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis [1] | Boostrix® | $31.37 |
Where is IPV vaccine injected?
IPV is administered intramuscularly and will be given along with other injectable vaccines.
What is the cost of MMR vaccine?
Pediatric/VFC Vaccine Price List
| Vaccine | Brandname/ Tradename | Private Sector Cost/ Dose |
|---|---|---|
| Meningococcal Conjugate (Groups A, C, Y and W-135) [5] | MenQuadfi™ | $141.43 |
| Meningococcal Conjugate (Groups A, C, Y and W-135) [5] | Menveo® | $140.006 |
| Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) [1] | M-M-R®II | $82.499 |
| MMR/Varicella [2] | ProQuad® | $236.034 |
What is the cost of a shingles shot at CVS?
How much do vaccines cost at CVS?
| In-demand vaccines | Retail costs |
|---|---|
| High-dose flu vaccine | $69.99 |
| Shingles vaccine | Costs may range from $180 to $200 per dose. Call your local CVS Pharmacy for the exact cost. |
| COVID-19 vaccine | Free |
| Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) | $77 |
Is Pentavalent Vaccine Safe?
Paediatricians at government hospitals vouch for the safety of the pentavalent vaccine that is administered to children to prevent diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, Hepatitis B and infections like pneumonia and meningitis.