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In Prevention of Tetanus Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system and causes muscles throughout the body to become stiff and tighten. Pentaxim Vaccine helps prevent tetanus infection. It helps the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against tetanus infection. However, it does not provide lifelong protection. A booster shot is also recommended. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules. In Prevention of Diphtheria Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that causes pain and swelling in the throat. This might cause difficulty in breathing. It might also damage the heart, kidneys and nerves. Pentaxim Vaccine gives protection against diphtheria. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules. In Prevention of Influenza (flu) Influenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system (nose, throat and lungs) and is often called the flu. Pentaxim Vaccine protects against influenza virus and is generally effective within two weeks of administration. However this protection does not last lifelong and you need to take the vaccine every year. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules. In Prevention of Pertussis Pertussis (often called whooping cough) is an infection of the airways that can occur at any age but mostly affects infants and young children. The infection causes uncontrollable coughing that can make it difficult to breathe. Pentaxim Vaccine gives protection from pertussis. Infants and children need a dose of the vaccine starting around 2 months of age. However, it is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules. In Prevention of Polio Polio is a life-threatening disease caused by the polio virus. It can spread from person to person and can infect the brain and spinal cord causing paralysis (unable to move body parts). Pentaxim Vaccine gives protection against polio virus. It works by helping the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against the virus. Consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules.