PENTACEL
DTaP-IPV-Hib · Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, polio, Hib (DTaP / Tdap / Td)
Health Canada DIN 02534797. Check the product and formulation on your record before using a schedule.
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- Brand
- PENTACEL
- DIN
02534797- Vaccine
- DTaP-IPV-Hib
- Presentation
- 0.5 mL · suspension · intramuscular · 6 weeks to 6 years
- Live vaccine
- No
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Official product information
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Dose schedules involving this product
These are Canadian Immunization Guide schedules associated with this DIN. The right schedule depends on age, health, prior doses and reason for vaccination.
| Schedule | Doses | Who it applies to |
|---|---|---|
| DTaP-IPV-Hib — infant series (2, 4, 6 and 18 months) Four doses at 2, 4, 6 and 18 months of age. | 4 doses | 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. |
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
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.
This guidance applies to the vaccine family. Confirm this product's details in the monograph and with your clinician. Immunization in pregnancy and breastfeeding: Canadian Immunization Guide — Chapter updated August 2026.
Sources and next steps
- Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccines: Canadian Immunization Guide — Chapter revised March 2018
- Health Canada product record
General information only. A suggested date is not an appointment or a prescription; the Care365 clinical team or doctor confirms what you need. Clinical rules reviewed on 2026-09-27.
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