June 11th 2011, will yet be another great milestone in the history of the country's health sector. Once suspended in 2009, Pentavalent will make a come back tomorrow with a nationwide launch. Having five antigens in one injection, Pentavalent will protect children from Diptheria, Tetanus, Whooping cough, Hepatitis B and Hemophillus Influenzae infections.
The health sector across the country is well prepared for the launch. I as a Pediatrician, would like to urge all parents to come forward at vaccinate your child with Pentavalent. Children due to get the 6 week dose of vaccine will be eligible for this and will have to complete 3 doses ( 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks).
