Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed and Haemophilus B Conjugate Vaccine (Systemic)

Proper Use of This Vaccine

Dosing - The number of doses of DTP-Hib vaccine will be different for different patients. The following information includes only the average doses of DTP-Hib vaccine.

• For injection dosage form:
  • For prevention of diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and Haemophilus influenzae type b illnesses:
    • Children up to 2 months of age - Use is not recommended.
    • Children 2 to 6 months of age at the first dose - Three doses, at least two months apart. Then a fourth dose at 12 to 18 months of age after at least 6 months have passed since the third dose. The doses are injected into a muscle.
    • Children 7 to 11 months of age at the first dose - Two doses, at least two months apart, followed by additional doses of either this vaccine, DTP vaccine, or Hib vaccine, depending on the immunization schedule. The doses are injected into a muscle.
    • Children 12 to 14 months of age at the first dose - One dose, followed by additional doses of either this vaccine, DTP vaccine, or Hib vaccine, depending on the immunization schedule. The doses are injected into a muscle.
    • Children 15 to 59 months of age at the first dose - One dose, followed by additional doses of DTP vaccine to complete the immunization schedule for DTP. The doses are injected into a muscle.
    • Adults and children 7 years of age and older - Use is not recommended.