What is the 5 in 1 vaccine for newborns?

The vaccine is usually given to infants in a series of three doses, starting at 6 weeks of age and given at intervals of 4-8 weeks apart. 

The vaccine is typically completed by the time the baby is 6 months old.

The 5-in-1 vaccine helps to protect against:

1. Diphtheria: a bacterial infection that can cause respiratory problems and heart failure.

2. Tetanus: a bacterial infection that can cause muscle stiffness and spasms.

3. Pertussis (whooping cough): a bacterial infection that can cause severe coughing and breathing difficulties.

4. Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib): a bacterial infection that can cause meningitis, pneumonia, and other serious infections.

5. Hepatitis B: a viral infection that can cause liver damage, liver cancer, and other serious health problems.