What are the differences between 4-in-1, 5-in-1 and 6-in-1 combined vaccines?
Disease covered | 4-in-1 combined | 5-in-1 combined | 6-in-1 combined |
Diphtheria | O | O | O |
Tetanus | O | O | O |
Pertussis | O | O | O |
Polio | O | O | O |
Hib | X | O | O |
| Hepatitis B | X | X | O |
10 injections are required to cover all 6 diseases as above in conventional vaccination schedule. Number of injections can be reduced to 4 if 6-in-1 followed by 5-in-1 combined vaccines are used. (Number of injections may differ slightly depending on schedule chosen. Please liaise with medical staff for exact schedule for your child)