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Medicines diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (acellular), hib vaccine and poliomyelitisQuestion & answer

diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (acellular), hib vaccine and poliomyelitis · Medicine question

Can a child have it with a mild cold?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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A minor infection alone is not a contraindication, but vaccination is usually postponed during an acute severe illness with fever.

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Infanrix-IPV+Hib, powder and suspension for suspension for injectionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 10

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