Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Polio Vaccine
Pediarix is a combination vaccine for infants that provides protection against five serious diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis B, and polio. It is administered as a series of injections starting at 2 months of age as part of routine childhood immunization schedules.
Pediarix is a 5-in-1 combination vaccine for infants that protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, and polio.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 352877
- Generic
- Pediarix
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Prevention of diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis B, and polio in infants and children from 2 months through 6 years of age as part of routine childhood immunization.
Contains inactivated toxins (for diphtheria and tetanus) and killed or inactivated forms of causative organisms (for pertussis, hepatitis B, and polio) that stimulate the immune system to produce protective antibodies without causing the diseases.
May cause mild side effects like fever, fussiness, or soreness at the injection site. Not appropriate for children with known allergies to vaccine components or who had severe reactions to previous doses. Should not be used for the birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine. Healthcare providers should always be consulted about individual medical history before vaccination.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed July 26, 2026. · Read our editorial policy