The 6-in-1 primary vaccine protects infants from six serious infectious diseases:
- Diphtheria
- Tetanus (lockjaw)
- Pertussis (whooping cough)
- Hepatitis B
- Polio
- Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b).
Combined immunisations minimise the number of injections required and enable maximum protection to begin as soon as possible after birth.
Common side effects from the 6-in-1 vaccine include pain, redness and swelling at the injection site. Serious reactions to 6-in-1 vaccines are rare. Your healthcare practitioner can tell you more about the side effects associated with these vaccines.
It is recommended that infants receive the 6-in-1 vaccine at 2, 4, and 6 months of age. These immunisations are provided for free through the National Immunisation Program.