Quinvaxem Injection 0.5ml

About Quinvaxem Injection 0.5ml

Quinvaxem Injection Uses

• Protection against diphtheria in infants
• Protection against tetanus in infants
• Protection against pertussis, also known as whooping cough
• Protection against hepatitis B infection
• Protection against Haemophilus influenzae type b, a cause of childhood meningitis and pneumonia

Quinvaxem Injection Benefits

• Five disease protection combined into a single injection
• Fewer clinic visits and injections for infants during the primary schedule
• Strong and consistent immune response across all five disease targets
• Long standing use in national immunization programs across the region

What Experts Say

This pentavalent vaccine combines toxoids, inactivated bacterial components, and a viral surface antigen. Each piece trains the immune system to recognize a specific disease so the body can respond quickly if it encounters the real infection later.

Pediatricians administer it as part of the primary infant series because combining five antigens into one injection reduces the total number of injections a baby needs, which improves completion of the full immunization schedule.

Pakistan's Expanded Programme on Immunization has used pentavalent vaccines of this type as part of the routine schedule given at six, ten, and fourteen weeks of age. Hib related pneumonia and meningitis, along with hepatitis B, remain significant causes of childhood illness nationally, which is why completing this vaccine series on time is strongly encouraged by pediatricians across the country.

Drug Class

• Combination vaccine
• Pentavalent vaccine (DTwP-HepB-Hib)

Quinvaxem Injection 0.5ml formula

• Diphtheria Toxoid + Tetanus Toxoid + Whole Cell Pertussis Antigen + Hepatitis B Surface Antigen + Haemophilus influenzae Type b Conjugate

Available forms

• Injection

How to use Quinvaxem Injection 0.5ml?

• Receive this injection only from a qualified healthcare provider as part of the infant immunization schedule.
• Follow the recommended schedule of doses at the intervals advised by the pediatrician.
• Inform the provider about any high fever or illness on the day of vaccination.
• Keep the immunization card updated after every dose.

Drug Interactions

• Immunosuppressive treatment: Steroids or other immune suppressing therapy in an infant can reduce the immune response this vaccine produces.
• Other vaccines given the same day: This vaccine is generally safe with other routine childhood vaccines, but injections are given at separate sites as advised by the provider.

Risks and warnings

• Fever and local reaction: Mild fever and injection site swelling are expected and usually resolve within a day or two.
• Severe allergic reaction: A rare but serious allergic reaction can occur shortly after the injection, so infants are observed briefly after each dose.
• Acute illness delay: Vaccination is generally postponed during a high fever or acute illness until the infant recovers.
• Seizure history: Extra caution and monitoring is advised in infants with a personal or family history of seizures.

Quinvaxem Injection Side Effects

• Injection site pain, redness, or swelling
• Mild fever
• Irritability or fussiness
• Reduced appetite
• Drowsiness
• Prolonged crying in some infants
• Rare high fever above 39°C

Storage Conditions

• Store in a refrigerator between 2°C and 8°C.
• Do not freeze this vaccine.
• Protect the vial from direct light.
• Discard the vaccine if it has ever been frozen.