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diphtheria and tetanus toxoids/ acellular pertussis vaccine/poliovirus vaccine inactivated/hepatitis b vaccine/haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine (Hexaxim, DTaP/IPV/Hep B/Hib): Dosing and Uses

 

Classes: Vaccines, Combos

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Dosing and uses of Hexaxim, DTaP/IPV/Hep B/Hib (diphtheria and tetanus toxoids/acellular pertussis vaccine/poliovirus vaccine inactivated/hepatitis b/haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine)

 

Adult dosage forms and strengths

Not indicated for adults

 

Pediatric dosage forms and strengths

 

Primary Immunization

Combination vaccine pending FDA approval for routine immunization to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliovirus, hepatitis B, and haemophilus influenzae type B

 

Pharmacology of Hexaxim, DTaP/IPV/Hep B/Hib (diphtheria and tetanus toxoids/acellular pertussis vaccine/poliovirus vaccine inactivated/hepatitis b/haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine)

Mechanism of action

Conveys active immunity via stimulation of endogenously produced antibodies to diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliovirus, hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae type B