diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (acellular), poliomyelitis (inactivated), hepatitis b (rDNA) and haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine · Medicine question

Can premature babies receive it?

Name: Can premature babies receive it?
Published: 2026-08-20T07:58:13.418Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Yes. Very premature infants may need respiratory monitoring because breathing pauses can occur, particularly with previous respiratory immaturity.

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Infanrix hexa, Powder and suspension for suspension for injectionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 13
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