Hexavalent vaccine replaces 5-in-1 Pentavalent injection |03 September 2024

Baby Inaya Celestine receiving her first dose of Hexavalent vaccine

● Inaya Celestine becomes first baby to receive her dose

As of September 1, the Hexavalent vaccine has replaced the 5-in-1 Pentavalent vaccine in the national routine immunisation schedule.

Health Minister Peggy Vidot officially launched the Hexavalent vaccine at the English River Health Centre yesterday. Inaya Celestine was the first baby to receive the new vaccine, administered by the health care officers. Three other children followed.

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