Can I use PEDIARIX for a child who is partially immunized with another IPV vaccine? If I start the polio series with PEDIARIX, can I use a different IPV brand for the 4th dose?
Yes, in both instances. PEDIARIX may be used to complete a 3-dose IPV vaccination series initiated with IPV from a different manufacturer. PEDIARIX is not indicated for use as a booster dose; therefore, IPOL should be used for the fourth IPV dose. PEDIARIX contains the same viral types, strains, and antigen contents as IPOL.
Related Questions
- Can I use PEDIARIX for a child who is partially immunized with another IPV vaccine? If I start the polio series with PEDIARIX, can I use a different IPV brand for the 4th dose?
- If a child developed polio after OPV vaccine, does the child, who is now a teenager, need the IPV vaccine?
- Does my child need additional doses of polio vaccine if he received a combination of OPV and IPV?
