• Quadrovax PFS Vaccine is a vaccine for the active immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and Haemophilus Influenzae type b
• It helps stimulate the immune system to produce high levels of protective antibodies against these serious diseases in babies and young children
• In babies, Quadrovax PFS Vaccine is injected into the thigh muscles
• Whereas, in older children, the injection is given into the arm muscle
• This injection is to be administered by your child’s doctor only
• The first 3 doses of Quadrovax PFS Vaccine are to be given 4 weeks apart at 6, 10, and 14 weeks of age followed by booster doses given when your child turns 15-18 years
• Your child’s doctor might prefer rescheduling the vaccine if your child has a more serious illness.Quadrovax PFS Vaccine can cause some minor and temporary side effects such as fever, mild crankiness, loss of appetite, tenderness, soreness, redness, and swelling at the injection site
• However, these episodes are momentary and subside on their own
• If worrisome, do seek the doctor's help.
• Talk to your child’s doctor before vaccination if your child has a history of liver problems, kidney problems, blood disorders, birth defects, heart problems, lung problems, severe allergic reactions to any medicine, severe pain or swelling of the limbs, or Guillain-Barré syndrome
• You should also consult your doctor before vaccination if your child has ever been in a coma or has had brain or nervous system problems like seizures
• This information is important for planning your child’s vaccination schedule.

Uses of Quadrovax PFS Vaccine

• In Prevention of Tetanus Tetanus, commonly called lockjaw, is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system and causes muscles throughout the body to become stiff and tighten
• Quadrovax PFS Vaccine helps prevent tetanus infection
• It helps the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against tetanus infection
• Vaccination is the best way to protect your child against this life-threatening disease
• In Prevention of Pertussis Pertussis (often called whooping cough) is an infection of the airways that can occur at any age but mostly affects infants and young children
• The infection causes uncontrollable coughing that can make it difficult to breathe
• Quadrovax PFS Vaccine offers the best protection against Pertussis
• It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules
• In Prevention of Diphtheria Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that causes pain and swelling in the throat
• This might cause difficulty in breathing
• It might also damage the heart, kidneys, and nerves
• Quadrovax PFS Vaccine gives protection against diphtheria
• It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules
• After vaccination, most children achieve diphtheria antitoxin titers greater than the minimally protective levels
• In Prevention of Haemophilus influenzae Type b disease Haemophilus Influenzae type b infection can cause serious illness, especially in children, some of which are meningitis (infection of brain meninges), pneumonia, etc
• It is spread mainly through contact with infected droplets (coughing or sneezing) or secretions from an infected person's nose and throat
• Quadrovax PFS Vaccine provides long-term protection from Haemophilus influenzae type b bacteria in babies and children.

Missed Doses

Do not panic. If you miss a schedule of Quadrovax PFS Vaccine, do consult your child’s doctor and get your child vaccinated as soon as possible.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Quadrovax PFS Vaccine

• Quadrovax PFS Vaccine does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur
• Irritability
• Vomiting
• Fever
• Diarrhea
• Local site pain
• Restlessness
• Drowsiness