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Pentacel vaccine—the only DTaP-IPVa
combination containing Hibb vaccine1

When you administer the Pentacel vaccine 4-dose series, you provide effective protection, the convenience
of a combination vaccine at 2, 4, 6, and 15-18 months of age, and safety you and parents can rely on.1

Indication
Pentacel vaccine is indicated for active immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, and invasive disease due to Haemophilus influenzae type b. Pentacel vaccine is approved for use as a 4-dose series in children 6 weeks through 4 years of age (prior to fifth birthday).


Safety Information
The most common local and systemic adverse reactions to Pentacel vaccine include injection site redness, swelling, and tenderness; fever, fussiness, and crying. Other adverse reactions may occur. Known systemic hypersensitivity reaction to any component of Pentacel vaccine or a life-threatening reaction after previous administration of the vaccine or a vaccine containing the same substances are contraindications to vaccination.

The decision to give Pentacel vaccine should be based on the potential benefits and risks; if Guillain-Barré syndrome has occurred within 6 weeks of receipt of a prior vaccine containing tetanus toxoid; or if adverse events have occurred in temporal relation to receipt of pertussis-containing vaccine. Encephalopathy within 7 days of administration of a previous dose of a pertussis-containing vaccine or a progressive neurologic disorder is a contraindication. Vaccination with Pentacel vaccine may not protect all individuals.

Before administering Pentacel vaccine, please see the full Prescribing Information.

Pentacel vaccine is manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur Limited and Sanofi Pasteur SA and distributed by Sanofi Pasteur Inc.


a DTaP = Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis; IPV = Inactivated poliovirus.  b Hib = Haemophilus influenzae type b.  c DAPTACEL (Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed).  d PT = Pertussis toxin detoxified.  e FHA = Filamentous hemagglutinin.  f ActHIB (Haemophilus b Conjugate Vaccine [Tetanus Toxoid Conjugate]).  g IPOL (Poliovirus Vaccine Inactivated).