Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Adsorbed and Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine
Kinrix is a combination vaccine that protects children against four serious diseases: diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), pertussis (whooping cough), and polio. It is specifically designed as a booster shot for children ages 4 through 6 years old who have previously completed their DTaP vaccination series. This vaccine helps maintain immunity as children enter school age, when exposure risks to these diseases may increase.
Kinrix is a booster vaccine for children 4-6 years old that protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and polio.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 801721
- Generic
- Kinrix
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- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- US, EU, CN, JP
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Kinrix is indicated for active immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and poliomyelitis as a single booster dose for children 4 through 6 years of age (before the 7th birthday) who have previously completed the primary series with DTaP and IPV vaccines.
Kinrix contains inactivated (killed) antigens from the bacteria causing diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis, as well as inactivated polio virus. These antigens stimulate the immune system to produce protective antibodies without causing the diseases themselves, building immunity against these four infections.
Common side effects may include pain at the injection site, fever, drowsiness, and irritability. This vaccine should not be given to children who have had severe reactions to previous vaccines containing these components, or who developed encephalopathy within 7 days of a previous pertussis-containing vaccine. As with all vaccines, there is a small risk of allergic reaction. A healthcare provider should be consulted about any previous vaccine reactions or allergies before administration.
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