Hexavalent vaccine

Generality

The hexavalent vaccine is so called because it confers immunity against 6 infectious diseases, which are: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, "hepatitis B and"Haemophilus influenzae type B.

Usually practiced during the first 12 months of life, through 3 administrations, the hexavalent vaccine is an effective and well tolerated practice; it is rare, in fact, that it fails or gives rise to side effects.

What is the hexavalent vaccine?

The hexavalent vaccine is the vaccine that - typically made during the first 12 months of an individual's life (therefore at an early age), aims to prevent 6 infectious diseases - which are: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type B.
In Italy, the canonically practiced hexavalent vaccine is known as Infanrix hexa.

The hexavalent vaccine is the combination - in a single preparation - of 6 vaccinations.