After June 1, Five-in-one Vaccine is Available to Children

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Dong Nai is one out of ten southern provinces and cities chosen to give five-in-one vaccine to children against diphtheria, whooping-cough, tetanus (DPT vaccine), hepatitis B and purulent meningitis.

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A health worker vaccinates children in An Binh ward

Director of Health Provision Center Cao Trong Nguong says the five-in-one vaccine sponsored by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) via UN Children’s Fund. In comparison with current vaccine, the five-in-one vaccine will help to reduce by six shots (down from nine to three), save time to have child vaccinated and make the vaccines accessible.

As known, this is the unique type using colors to show states of vaccine preservation. The new vaccine sponsored by GAVI to Vietnam has proven to be safe for child. It is also verified by World Health Organization and when it came to Vietnam, the final verification was done by national institute for Control of Vaccines and Biologicals; and Vietnam Drug Administration.

L.H (T.Que)

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