Who Should Receive the DTaP-IPV-Hib Vaccine?
Children should receive this vaccine beginning at two months of age to help protect them against these diseases as early in life as possible. DTaP-IPV-Hib (Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis, Polio and Hib) is a combination vaccine given in one needle. It is the best protection your child can have against these five diseases. Combination vaccines are very effective and do not cause more side effects than if given by separate needles. It is usually given at the same time as pneumococcal and meningococcal vaccines. The DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine is given in a series to help build strong immunity to these diseases. Children receive doses at: • 2 months; • 4 months; • 6 months; • 18 months; • 4 to 6 years (except Hib). Protection is best if your child has the entire series at the recommended ages. But it is never too late to start. Boosters of tetanus and diphtheria are recommended every 10 years.
