Easy Six Vaccine

About this Medicine

Easy Six Vaccine is a vaccine to protect infants and toddlers against diphtheria, hemophilus influenzae type B disease, pertussis, tetanus, polio, and hepatitis B infection. It helps develop immunity against the mentioned diseases by initiating a mild infection. Easy Six Vaccine is administered by injection to infants and toddlers starting from the age of 6 weeks. It is usually given at  6, 10, and 14 weeks followed by a booster dose in the second year of life. If the child does not get all the doses, he/she will not be fully protected against the virus. Make sure the child turns up for all the doses. It should be given by a doctor or nurse, who will make sure you get the right amount. Do not try to administer this medicine at home by yourself.The most common side effects of this vaccine include injection site reactions (such as pain, tenderness, swelling, and redness), fever, irritability, sleepiness, diarrhea, and vomiting. However, these are usually mild and resolve with time. Consult the doctor if they are bothering you or do not go away. Before injecting this vaccine, tell the doctor if the child has any other medical conditions or is on any medications. This will make sure the safety of the child.

How it Works

Easy Six Vaccine is a combination of seven vaccines. They help develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.

Key Facts

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: VACCINES

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