INFANRIX-IPV/Hib is a vaccine given to babies and young children to protect them against five serious diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis), polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infection.
INFANRIX-IPV/HIB is listed under Health Canada DIN 02257122. The product record and monograph below describe this formulation; the dose schedule comes from the Canadian Immunization Guide.
At a glance
Brand
INFANRIX-IPV/HIB
DIN
02257122
Vaccine
DTaP-IPV-Hib
Presentation
0.5 mL · suspension · intramuscular · 6 weeks to 6 years
Live vaccine
No
Age and suitability depend on the product, the person and the reason for vaccination. Use the planner for a starting point and confirm with a healthcare professional.
Official sources
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Before and after your vaccination
Bring your immunization record if you have one, so earlier doses can be checked.
Tell the healthcare professional about a serious reaction to a previous vaccine or an ingredient, and mention any health conditions or medicines that could affect your vaccination.
After the dose, stay where you can be observed for at least 15 minutes. Tell someone right away if you feel faint or develop symptoms of an allergic reaction.
Keep a record of the vaccine name, date and dose you received.
The details below are adapted from a Pharmasist patient handout linked to the same product monograph. The current Canadian Immunization Guide determines the dose schedules shown later.
What this vaccine helps prevent
INFANRIX-IPV/Hib is a vaccine given to babies and young children to protect them against five serious diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis), polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infection.
What to mention before a dose
Tell the nurse or doctor if your child has ever had an allergic reaction to a previous dose of this vaccine or to any vaccine containing similar ingredients.
Tell the nurse or doctor if your child is currently sick with a moderate or severe illness or has a high fever; vaccination may need to be postponed until they feel better. A mild cold with a low fever is usually not a reason to wait.
Tell the nurse or doctor about your child's full vaccination history, including any past reactions to vaccines.
Tell the nurse or doctor if your child was born very prematurely, has a bleeding disorder, or has a neurological condition such as epilepsy.
How it is given
This vaccine is given as a shot into the muscle, usually in your child's thigh, by a nurse or doctor.
You do not need to do anything to prepare. Your healthcare provider will handle mixing and giving the vaccine.
Important things to know
Fainting can happen after any vaccination, so your child may be watched for a short time afterward.
If your child has had a serious brain reaction, such as prolonged unresponsiveness, within a week of a previous whooping-cough-containing vaccine, tell your healthcare provider before the next dose.
Very premature babies may need to have their breathing monitored for a couple of days after their first vaccine doses.
Effects you may notice
Soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given
A mild fever
Fussiness or crying
Reduced appetite
Sleepiness
Diarrhea or vomiting
Runny nose or cough
When to contact a healthcare professional
If your child has a high fever that does not go down
If the injection site swelling or redness is getting worse instead of better
When to get emergency help
Signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face or throat, hives, or trouble breathing
A seizure
Your child becomes unusually limp, pale, and unresponsive
Swelling that spreads over the child's entire arm or leg, especially with a fever
Other medicines and vaccines
This vaccine has no known interaction with food.
Tell your healthcare provider about any medicines that weaken the immune system, such as steroids or chemotherapy, since these can lower how well the vaccine works.
This vaccine can usually be given at the same visit as other routine childhood vaccines, using separate needles in different spots.
Key points to remember
Bring your child's vaccination record to every appointment.
Mild side effects like soreness and a low fever are normal and usually go away within a couple of days.
These are Canadian Immunization Guide schedules associated with this DIN. The right schedule depends on age, health, prior doses and reason for vaccination. Public health recommendations may differ from a product monograph's authorized schedule.
DTaP-IPV-Hib — infant series (2, 4, 6 and 18 months)
4 doses
Four doses at 2, 4, 6 and 18 months of age.
Routine infant series with a DTaP-IPV-Hib-containing vaccine at 2, 4, 6 and 12 to 23 months (generally 18 months); the first dose can be given as early as 6 weeks. Minimum 4 weeks between primary doses and 6 months between dose 3 and the booster. Late starters follow a catch-up schedule set by your clinician.
Family guidance on pregnancy: Tdap is recommended in every pregnancy, irrespective of immunization history, ideally at 27 to 32 weeks. Polio (IPV) may be considered for a non-immune person at increased risk; Hib when a predisposing condition is present.
Family guidance on breastfeeding: Tdap is recommended if no adult dose has been given; polio and Hib are used if indicated.
General information only. A suggested date is not an appointment or a prescription; a healthcare professional confirms what you need. Clinical rules reviewed on 2026-09-27.