In the article, we will consider what the Pentaxim vaccine is made of and reviews about it.
Complex vaccines are very popular today, but many parents cannot decide which one to give their preference to: Infanrix, or Pentaxim, or DTP. All these drugs have similar effects and protect against several different ailments at once. It is worth saying that pediatricians are positive about these vaccines. But which one is still better?
Infanrix and Pentaxim: Composition of Complex Vaccines and Their Effects
Pentaxim can protect a child from five diseases at once. This is easy to understand from the name, because “penta” means “five” in translation from Greek. The vaccine protects against such ailments: diphtheria, tetanus, hemophilic infection, whooping cough and polio. Reviews about Pentaxime can be found in large numbers.
Each of these diseases is potentially dangerous, in this regard, doctors recommend preventive vaccinations to all children under the age of one year in several stages. As for the Infanrix Hex, which will be discussed later, this is a remedy that provides protection against six pathologies at once. In addition to the five infections listed above, the vaccine additionally prevents hepatitis B. Please note that there is also a kind of Infanrix IPV drug. The vaccine protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and polio.
The choice is difficult - Infanrix or Pentaxim? According to reviews, both vaccines are effective.
Both of the presented preparations contain special processed components that are not dangerous even for weakened children, but provide the formation of a very reliable immunity from several ailments at once. Compared with the DTP vaccine, it is worth noting that the imported Pentaxim and Infanrix vaccines are considered more preferable. Infanrix contains thirty times less protein molecules, which reduces the risk of allergic reactions in children after vaccination.
Komarovsky’s reviews of the Pentaxim vaccine will be presented below.
This vaccine contains diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus toxoids, as well as hemagglutinin, which protects against hemophilic infection. Infanrix also includes such toxoids and additionally includes hepatitis B antigens.
Thus, focusing only on the composition of the above vaccines, it is definitely impossible to decide which one is preferable. It is necessary to focus first of all on which diseases the child should be vaccinated at a certain period of his life. For example, Infanrix, which additionally protects against hepatitis B, should be discarded if the baby does not currently need a vaccination against this type of infection. Reviews about Pentaxime are most often positive.
Vaccine response
Small patients usually tolerate these vaccinations well, but in rare cases, some side effects are possible. Comparing these drugs, it should be borne in mind that both vaccines in a small percentage of children can provoke the following side effects:
- The appearance of pain at the site of the injection.
- The development of drowsiness in a child.
- The appearance of nervousness and crying, as well as seizures.
- Increased temperature and hypotension.
- The occurrence of vomiting and other manifestations of indigestion.
- Itching, rash, and other similar skin symptoms.
According to the Pentaxim instructions and reviews, in the framework of individual reactions after administration of the vaccine, cases of cyanosis of the skin, as well as mucous membranes, were recorded. After vaccination with Infanrix, in rare cases, there were manifestations in the form of paralysis and inflammation of the meninges along with inflammatory processes in the joints and vascular damage.
Low probability
It should be borne in mind that the likelihood of such manifestations after the administration of these complex vaccines is relatively low compared with the use of early-generation drugs, which contain not harmless components as preservatives. This must be taken into account when trying to find the difference between Pentaxim and Infanrix, taking into account the likely undesirable consequences for the child's body.
Pentaxim and Infanrix: the main differences in the vaccination schedule
In the process of comparing these vaccines, it is also desirable to take into account the vaccination schedule, in particular, attention should be paid to the possibility and advisability of using these drugs at a certain age of the child. Infanrix Hexa consists of six components, so this drug should be used only when the time comes for the next vaccination against each of these infections. The frequency of vaccination against diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus usually coincides with the timing of the administration of the drug “DTP”, but the frequency of vaccination from the other three infections may vary.
For example, Infanrix can be administered to a six-month-old child when the DTP vaccination period is appropriate, as well as when repeated hepatitis B protection and polio vaccination are needed. Considering the fact that Pentaxim contains one less security element, there are slightly more indications and possibilities for its use. Thus, when answering the question about which of these drugs is better, it must be said that in terms of frequency of use, a five-component vaccine is more suitable.
But the final choice is still better to entrust to the doctor. Dr. Komarovsky, who is an authoritative pediatrician, advises you to contact a specific specialist who can take into account the characteristics of the child’s health. Let’s take a closer look at Komarovsky’s reviews of Pentaxim and Infarnix vaccines.
Opinion Komarovsky
It should be noted that Komarovsky does not give an unambiguous answer to the question of which of these drugs is better. And this is due to the fact that each of these vaccines in one case or another is more preferable, therefore, all the nuances must be taken into account. The doctor gives the following points about these drugs:
- It is advisable to use one of the above drugs without changing one vaccine to another, although this is not prohibited. It should be borne in mind that the total number of vaccinations of any vaccine is limited even in comparison with the frequency of use of "DTP", because vaccinating a child from five, and even more so from six infections at the same time is not always necessary. The frequency of vaccinations against hepatitis B, hemophilic infection, tetanus and other ailments is slightly different, therefore only his doctor can develop an ideal individual scheme for vaccinating a specific child.
- As part of the choice of time for vaccination with these drugs, one should also take into account exactly when the vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella was given. The features of their implementation and the time interval between vaccinations should be explained by the pediatrician watching the baby.
- The quality of Pentaxim and Infanrix depends on the specific batch of the vaccine, as well as on the storage conditions. Vaccination should be done in a proven clinic with good specialists who carefully observe the storage and use of such drugs.
- Differences between these drugs are also in the number of documented complications. After using Pentaxim, the number of side effects is on average two and a half percent lower compared to the result of using the Infanrix drug. But this is not a decisive indicator, because the overall incidence of complications after using both vaccines is very low.
Higher complication rate
Comparing DTP with imported Pentaxim or Infanrix vaccines, it must be said that the domestic drug (that is, DTP) has a higher complication rate than the two foreign options. Nevertheless, Dr. Komarovsky believes that most children even tolerate DTP vaccination without serious consequences. Thus, making a choice between Pentaxim or Infanrix, the doctor advises to be guided by the opinion of the pediatrician who is watching the baby. You should also focus on the vaccination calendar.
We continue to figure out which is better - Pentaxim or Infanrix, according to reviews.
Vaccinations as a salvation from deadly diseases
Perhaps, every parent heard about the DTP vaccine. This vaccine, like Pentaxim and Infanrix, protects babies from serious diseases such as whooping cough, tetanus and diphtheria.
Whooping cough is a dangerous infectious disease of the respiratory system, causing complications in the form of pneumonia, bronchitis, pleurisy and purulent otitis media. Tetanus is a deadly disease that affects the nervous system and is accompanied by sharp convulsions. Diphtheria is provoked by a toxic toxin - diphtheria bacillus. This ailment is very difficult and causes inflammation in the nose and throat, affecting the nervous and excretory systems.
All these diseases are very difficult for children to bear, and mortality from them before the advent of vaccines shocked with their scale. For example, earlier death from tetanus occurred in ninety percent of cases. About twenty-five percent of those infected died from diphtheria.
But today medicine does not stand still, and at the age of three months, children are vaccinated immediately from all these diseases. Thanks to vaccination in the children's body, immunity to these infections is developed. Very often, parents are faced with the choice between the Infanrix, Pentaxim, or DTP vaccines. The reviews confirm that AKDS has earned a not-so-flattering reputation. This is a rather severe vaccine, after which there are complications. Therefore, Pentaxim enjoys the greatest popularity due to security, and Infanrix is in second place.
Pentaxim or DTP?
The first difference between Pentaxim and DTP is that it still has additional components for polio and hemophilic infection. These components are very important. Due to the presence of five components at once in Pentaxime, the child does not need to take many injections, as happens with AKDS. Thus, the unconditional plus of Pentaxim is to reduce the number of injections.
The second important difference is the fundamentally different ingredient of the pertussis vaccine. In the domestic version, we are talking about pathogenic cells in which there are many different antigens. Because of this, after "DTP" in children often there are unpleasant reactions.
The composition of "Pentaxim" is more gentle, therefore, as a rule, children tolerate it much better. But Pentaxim has some drawbacks. True, they are perceived by many parents as an unconditional plus: we are talking about the fact that children are less likely to have a temperature against the background of Pentaxim. But this is still a minus. Due to the fact that the immune system does not react aggressively (as happens with domestic vaccination), short-term immune memory is produced. In this regard, at school age, children can tolerate whooping cough in almost the same way as unvaccinated peers.
Despite the fact that Komarovsky’s reviews of Pentaxime are positive, its cost is considered a minus of the drug. It is worth recognizing that not all Russian families can afford paid vaccines. Fortunately, some regions practice procuring Pentaxim for vaccination rather than DTP, and in these cases, vaccinations are completely free.
We reviewed Komarovsky’s reviews of Pentaxim, then we’ll find out what he thinks about AKDS.
Dr. Komarovsky about the DTP vaccine
Yevgeny Komarovsky to doubting and worried parents advises first of all to carefully read the vaccination issue. Those who oppose vaccination in general are advised by the doctor to review their views if possible. According to the doctor, the vaccine "DTP" is a highly effective way to protect the child from dangerous diseases for his health. Therefore, he considers this vaccine to be a reasonable choice for moms and dads.
The pediatrician is confident that domestic vaccination is not much worse, and in addition, it has some advantages in the form of developing more reliable and long-term immunity.
It is better to familiarize yourself with the reviews of doctors about Pentaxime in advance. Any prophylaxis, including vaccination against pertussis, diphtheria and tetanus infections, requires some preparation by the parents. But Komarovsky believes that these difficulties are quite surmountable if the correct and clear algorithm of actions is followed.
Reviews about Pentaxime
In the responses, parents write that they give their preference to the Pentaxim vaccine with great confidence. As mothers and fathers admit, they read on the AKDS Network such that they decided to use only foreign vaccines, namely Pentaxim.
The vaccine "Pentaxim", according to reviews, children are well tolerated. Parents are sure that by agreeing to vaccinate with this drug, you don’t have to worry about anything, unlike the same “DTP”, which is reported in numerous reviews that after it the children have a fever, they have terrible weakness and other unpleasant consequences.
Most parents say about Pentaxim that after its use in children, no side effects were observed. The only thing that can sometimes be noticed is a slight redness in the injection area. In addition, it is reported that this vaccination is not painful.
The disadvantages of parents include the high cost of vaccination. Some also have doubts about its effectiveness against polio.
In general, the reviews of parents about Pentaxime are very positive. They report that children can tolerate this vaccine very easily and that it does not cause serious side effects. Moms and dads note its effectiveness and are confident that this vaccine reliably protects their children from various diseases.
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