Pediarix is a childhood vaccine used to prevent tetanus, hepatitis B, polio, and other diseases. This eMedTV article further explores the benefits of the product, explains when you should get vaccinated, and lists some of the possible side effects.
Common side effects of Pediarix may include loss of appetite, injection site reactions, and drowsiness. This eMedTV resource lists other possible side effects, including rare but serious problems that should be reported to a doctor immediately.
Pediarix can help prevent diseases such as pertussis, hepatitis B, tetanus, diphtheria, and polio. This eMedTV page describes how the vaccine works, explains if it should be used in older children, and lists possible off-label uses for Pediarix.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, the ideal dosing schedule for Pediarix is three injections six to eight weeks apart, starting at two months of age. This article explains how your child's vaccination history may affect the schedule.
Immunosuppressants and anticoagulant medications may cause drug interactions with Pediarix. This article on the eMedTV Web site lists specific products from these drug classes and describes the potential effects of these drug interactions.
Pediarix may not be as effective in children with an immune-suppressing condition. This eMedTV Web page lists other warnings and precautions for Pediarix, including information on who should not get vaccinated and what side effects may occur.
At this time, Pediarix is not available in generic form. This eMedTV page explains why Pediarix and other "biologic" medications are not available in generic form and offers information on whether these products will be available in the near future.
