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Pentacel Combo Vaccine?

BeesMomma00BeesMomma00 member
in October 2011 Moms

I'm in the process of researching new Pediatricians since we moved.  It's not urgent that I switch, would just be more convenient.  In my search, I found one of the recommended doctors in the area uses a vaccination called Pentacel.

It's a combo DTaP, HIB, and Polio vaccine.  

Has anyone heard of it?  I'm all for less needle pricks but I'm not sure what the potential downsides are to a combo vaccine of 5 different viruses.

Thoughts?  Experiences?

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  • jonnygurl76jonnygurl76 member
    Our pedi uses it, both my kids had it when they were 4 months.
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  • ScramblersmomScramblersmom member
    Our pedi uses it and DS got it at 2 mo, 4 mo and 6 mo. He is finished with those vaccines now. He did not have any issues with them at all other than maybe a mild fever and since he received other vaccines at that time it is hard to say if the slight fever was even caused by that vaccine. I would not be concerned with it at all and I think it is much easier on the LOs.
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  • BeesMomma00BeesMomma00 member
    Awesome.  Even if I end up not switching Dr's, I'll have to ask my current doctor about this for baby number 2.  The ONLY reason I stagger shots is because I'm against pricking a kid 4-5 times in one appointment.
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  • cantalopes24cantalopes24 member
    I know Lo got it. E may have but I honestly don't remember. Fortunately no more shots for him for 6 years, woot!
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  • jonnygurl76jonnygurl76 member
    Mine may have had it more than once, my memory is fuzzy but I know for sure they got it at 4 months. I stagger them too because I only let them give 2 shots a visit. More visits for me but I feel it is worth it, DD was caught up by 2 yrs old.
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