Hepatitis B Vaccine Side Effects
There are two Hepatitis B vaccines, Engerix-B® and Recombivax HB®. The most common side effects of these vaccines are injection-site soreness and mild fever. The risk is slightly higher for...
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Quadracel Vaccine
Quadracel is a shot that can be given as the last dose in the DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) or IPV (polio) series of immunizations. The most serious side effects include...
Pentacel Vaccine
Pentacel is the first and only combination vaccine for DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis), IPV (polio), and Hib infections. Up to 16% of children develop fevers. Other serious side effects...
Pediarix Vaccine
Pediarix is a combined immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, and hepatitis B. It is given in 3 shots to babies under 6 months old. Pediarix is more...
DTaP Vaccine
DTaP is an immunization that helps children under 7 develop immunity to diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and sometimes other diseases. The most serious side effects include allergic reactions, fevers, seizures, nerve...
DT Vaccine
DT is an immunization against diphtheria and tetanus. It has an extremely low risk of severe side effects, which is why DT is sometimes used instead of DTaP vaccines for...
Boostrix Vaccine
Boostrix is a Tdap vaccine that is given in a single booster shot. Boostrix is an immunization for teenagers and adults against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. What is Boostrix? Boostrix®...
Adacel Vaccine
Adacel is a Tdap vaccine for teenagers and adults. It is usually given as a booster shot against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis around the age of 11 or 12...
Td Vaccine
The Td vaccine is an immunization against diphtheria and tetanus for adults who have had a dose of the Tdap vaccine. Td is a booster shot that is recommended every...
Tenivac Vaccine
Tenivac is a Td vaccine that immunizes adults against diphtheria and tetanus. It is a booster shot that is recommended every 10 years. What is the Tenivac vaccine? Tenivac® is...