DPT-Hib vaccine
Combination vaccine
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DPT-Hib vaccine is a combination vaccine whose generic name is diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and whole-cell pertussis vaccine adsorbed with Hib conjugate vaccine, sometimes abbreviated to DPT-Hib.[1] It protects against the infectious diseases diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and Haemophilus influenzae type B.[1]
| Combination of | |
|---|---|
| Diphtheria vaccine | Vaccine |
| Tetanus vaccine | Vaccine |
| Pertussis vaccine | Vaccine |
| Hib vaccine | Vaccine |
| Clinical data | |
| Trade names | Tetramune |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Micromedex Detailed Consumer Information |
| Routes of administration | Intramuscular injection |
| ATC code | |
A branded formulation was marketed in the US as Tetramune by Lederle Praxis Biologicals (subsequently acquired by Wyeth).[2] Tetramune has since been discontinued.[3][4]
