Priorix-Tetra: A New Combined Vaccine Against Measles, Rubella, Mumps and Varicella

Last week, 5th day of December 2011, was Khloe's schedule for a Priorix-Tetra Vaccination which is a new combined vaccine against Measles, Rubella, Mumps and Varicella

Varicella is an infectious disease caused by a virus of the herpes virus family (VZV) affecting predominantly the pediatric age. Varicella is considered a mild disease, but in some cases, mainly in immunocompromised subjects, it can evolve towards complicated cases, even fatal. In immunocompetent subjects, however, serious complications can also arise, such as cutaneous bacterial superinfections, pneumonia, conjunctivitis or corneal infections and central nervous system (CNS) complications. The rate of hospitalization, even in developed countries, is high. Due to the epidemiological relevance of varicella, the availability of a live, attenuated, safe and effective vaccine, has prompted an international debate on the opportunity of extensive infant varicella vaccination, that could be overcome by the introduction of the combined tetravalent vaccines against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV). Priorix Tetra, a new quadrivalent MMRV vaccine produced by GlaxoSmithKline, has demonstrated high immunogenicity, comparable to that of the separate vaccines (Priorix and Varilrix) in addition to a favorable tolerability and safety profile. This review summarizes the epidemiology of measles, mumps, rubella and varicella in Italy, encompassing the rationale for the introduction of varicella vaccination and describes the immunological, clinical and safety profile of Priorix Tetra.

Priorix-Tetra - Vaccine Against Measles, Rubella, Mumps and Varicella  (Php3,800)

Daddy and Khloe waiting for Dr. Manalad

Check Up time with Khloe's Pedia, Dr. Manalad

Khloe's Current Immunization Chart

We know Vaccines are really expensive...

But our kids deserves the best protection and prevention that the medical world can offer.

As the saying goes "Prevention is better that Cure"

Khloe's 12th Immunization Vaccine - Rouvax

Another Immunization Vaccine was scheduled for Khloe yesterday.  She just turned 9 months but she's already on her 12th immunization vaccine.

Khloe's Latest Vaccine - Rouvax (Php 1,600.00)
"protection against Measles"

Khloe's Immunization Record

Khloe's Pedia Clinic

Khloe having her 12th Vaccine "Rouvax"

It's a relief to know that our little girl already has protection against common measles. It's one of the reason why we continue to work hard, so that our kids will have the best and complete vaccination to protect them against preventive diseases caused by viruses surrounding our environment.

related blog: http://scrapaholicbernie.blogspot.com/2011/05/immunization-vaccines.html

Immunization Vaccines

One of the most expensive essentials in having a baby is Vaccination. Immunization of your kids is highly recommended, because quite a number of viruses are coming out that exposes your little ones to many health risks. We make it a point to regularly bring our kids to their pedia in order to keep track of their vaccination schedules and for their checkups. Some parents overlook these immunizations and if they do, they are putting their kids to many health risks as diseases and viruses continues to evolve and lurk around. There is a better chance of staving off infections and viruses for children who are immunized than those who are not. 

Since i want everything to be organized, i scanned and summarized my 1st child's immunization vaccines including its administration date, price and age in months. (Thanks to my kids pedia for sticking all the vaccination labels on their baby book as proof and keepsake)

My 3 year old son vaccinations
(he still has scheduled immunization for Meningococcemia and Boosters)
just click the image to enlarge
will also help as a guide for your child's immunization

I have my 2nd child now and she's only 7 mos. old, but she already has 8 vaccinations...

Infanrix Hexa 6 (Php 3800)

Rotarix (Php 3500)

Infnatix Hexa 6 2nd Dose (Php 3800)

Synflorix (Php 3800)

Rotarix 2nd Dose (Php 3500)

Pentaxim (Php 3000)

Synflorix 2nd Dose (Php 3800)

Synflorix 3rd Dose (Php 3800)

Prices may vary per Pedia or Clinic and other vaccines are free and available via Health Centers. The advantage with having vaccination done in a private pedia or clinic is that the scheduled administration of the vaccines are well monitored. Most likely, the vaccines will be given at the right time, the right order and with the right amount. 

You must prepare 60 to 80K to complete the entire vaccination schedule of your child.

Expensive right? 

But as the saying goes "An ounce of Prevention is better that a Pound of cure", it will be worth it in the end.
Thanks to Hubby for working hard in order for our kids to have all these preventive vaccines.

Here's are some Immunization Vaccines helpful sites:

Heapful of Help: 

http://heapfulofhelp.blogspot.com/2010/06/jacobs-ladder-immunization-center-cheap.html

Planet Baby Migs: 

http://planetbabymigs.com/?p=23

Vaccine Depot: Offers wide variety of discounted Vaccines

http://www.vaccinedepot.net/directions

If you live in Las Pinas and looking for a good Pedia, Here's my kids pedia clinic schedule:

he's one the best in Las Pinas