5-in-1 Vaccine Lessens Number of Baby Shots Needed
Sunday July 27, 2008
Expect fewer needle pokes and resulting tears next time your baby needs routine immunizations. A new five-in-one vaccination that protects against diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and HiB (Haemophilus influenzae type b) reduces by seven the number of shots babies need during the first two years of life. Babies still receive all the recommended immunizations but with less trauma--for parents and their infants. Under state and federal guidelines, babies typically have received 23 shots before they turn 2, and now will need 16. Be sure to check with your child's pediatrician for recommendations.
Comments
That makes me very uncomfortable. I prefer to stagger immunizations. I am not opposed to inoculating my kids but I feel too much medication at once is asking for trouble. Is this just to avoid the trauma of a shot, because really it’s not that horrible an experience for them to get a few needles.