Clap Your Hands For Fewer Shots

Start counting the benefits of Pentacel vaccine. It's 5 vaccinations in 1, which may save your baby up to 7 shots compared to single vaccines. This may help avoid discomfort and tears. It also may reduce the amount of time spent at your baby's visit.2

Plus, it helps you keep up with your child's immunization schedule. It's important to stick to the schedule because if your baby gets delayed on 1 shot, it can cause a domino effect, extending the time your child remains at risk for other vaccine-preventable diseases.2,7

Indication
Pentacel vaccine is given as a 4-dose series to children 6 weeks through 4 years of age (prior to fifth birthday) to help prevent diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), pertussis (whooping cough), polio, and infections (eg, meningitis) caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b.

Safety Information
Side effects to Pentacel vaccine include injection site redness, swelling, and tenderness; fever, fussiness, and crying. Other side effects may occur. Tell the doctor if your child has ever experienced a severe brain disorder, such as encephalopathy (altered consciousness), Guillain-Barré syndrome (severe muscle weakness), or if side effects occurred following a previous dose of pertussis-containing vaccine.

There is a small risk of allergic reactions. Some signs of allergic reactions are hives, swelling of the throat, low blood pressure, difficulty breathing, and shock. If your child begins experiencing any of these signs seek treatment right away. These reactions are rare and usually occur before leaving the doctor's office. If you notice any other problems or symptoms following vaccination, please contact your child's health-care professional promptly. Vaccination with Pentacel vaccine may not protect all people receiving the vaccine.

Please talk to your health-care provider for more information.

Learn more about Pentacel vaccine. Find all the details in the Pentacel vaccine Prescribing Information.

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