5-in-1 Vaccine
5-in-1 Vaccine (Pentaxim) costs HK$850 per dose at Dedicare Medical Centre, Hong Kong, or HK$3,400 for the 4-dose course.
Vaccine
Pentaxim
Suggested Age
From 2 months onward
Indication
Prevention of diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis and invasive disease due to Haemophilus influenzae type b.
Manufacturer
Sanofi Pasteur
HK Registration Number
HK-56018
Registration
HK registration since 2007
Price
HK$3,400 (full course 4 doses)
| Doses | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 dose | HK$850 |
| 4 doses | HK$3,400 |
Dosage & Schedule
4 doses at 2, 4, 6 months and 15-18 months
Peak Incidence Age
Infant
Characteristics
- Combine DTaP-IPV & Hib vaccine, can reduce the total number of injections from 8 to 4
High Risk Groups
Infant
Common Side Effects
Fever, injection site reaction (pain/erythema/swelling), injection nodule, unusual crying, irritability, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea and somnolence
Contraindication
- Severe allergic reaction to any component of this vaccine
- Encephalopathy of unknown cause, occurring within 7 days following previous vaccination with a pertussis containing vaccine
Medically reviewed by Dr Brian Chung, MBBS (Adelaide), MEDM (CUHK), DDME (CUHK), DOM (CUHK)
Hong Kong Medical Council registration no. M12184
Are there any consultation or injection fees, or other hidden charges, on top of the vaccine price?
No. Dedicare does not charge any of these.
Booking and enquiries
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