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    • PEDIARIX

    • QTY 0.5
    • 10-25-25
    • Syringe
    • Near  77381

DIPHTHERIA; TETANUS; PERTUSSIS; HEPATITIS B; POLIOVIRUS VACCINE (dif THEER ee uh; TET n us; per TUS iss; hep uh TAHY tis B; poh lee oh vahy ruhs VAK seen) reduces the risk of diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis B, and poliovirus (polio). It does not treat these infections. It is still possible to get these infections after receiving this vaccine, but the symptoms may be less severe or not last as long. It works by helping your immune system learn how to fight off a future infection.


There is no lifestyle interaction information available for this medication.