6-in-1 jab

[VroomVroomBoys]

Depends you taking 6-in-1 or 5-in-1.

6-in-1 takes less jab so don't have to take so early.

Fact #1: 6-in-1 is actually taking 5-in-1 & HepB all in one go.

Fact #2: if you do 5-in-1, it will be administered at 3rd month while HepB will be administered at 1st month.

Fact #3: if you do 6-in-1, it will be administered at 2nd month

Fact #4: HepB doesn't cause fever ... only 5-in-1 & 6-in-1 will

So, yes ... the baby get jabbed earlier in the 1st month instead of the 2nd.
But WHY should this be a concern?

I mean, within the first 2 weeks of birth, all babies in Singapore would still have already been subjected to BCG jab & some heel probes (think it was for jaundice? ... can't quite remember already).

On the contrary, by taking 6-in-1, you are subjecting the baby to a high fever earlier ... why subject your child to this risk & discomfort?
:bconfused: :bconfused:

 

[VroomVroomBoys]

at which month .. bb need to take the jab? newborn?

Refer to your baby's Health Booklet ...

All the mandatory vaccinations are tabulated on the 2nd last page, including the timeline.

Other optional vaccinations for your consideration & deliberation include (in chronological sequence):
1) Rotavirus
2) Pneumoccocal (up to 3 depending on when you start administering on baby @ $150 each)
3) Chickenpox (1 jab only)
4) HepA 9 (2 jabs in all)
5) Influenza (annual jabs)

For the record, I skipped the first & the last for my Seamus ... intend to do the same for my Siggi too.
:wink: :wink:

 

[VroomVroomBoys]

5 in 1 is 200+
6 in 1 is 300+

Per jab? I dun remember paying such high prices ...
I get my boys jabbed at their PD in Tampines though.

 

[obscurestloh]

polyclinic do as a package...but i dont remb how much cos my appointment is later

i dont know about when to take...just follow PD's order

 

[Queenbabe]

Per jab? I dun remember paying such high prices ...
I get my boys jabbed at their PD in Tampines though.

Of coz not per jab , im saying the 5 or 6 in 1 jab package in polyclinic .
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[ChampsMaMa]

Got . My DS take his 6 in 1 jab at polyclinic J.east just finish his Hexas jab for 5mth ..
Waiting for 15mth then take his jab again
Yes can use CDA account to make payment .
5 in 1 is 200+
6 in 1 is 300+

My nephew had his 6-in-1 jab @ a neighbourhood family clinic in Hougang. Cost abt $130 incl consultation. Using CDA acct for paymt. His PD offers it abt $160 incl consultation @ MAH. But cannot use CDA acct or nets. Only cash or visa.

The key is to always enquiry before you engage their service. :001_302:

 

[Oppsgal]

Any 6-in-1 injection for baby in east to recommend? How much?

 

[ChampsMaMa]

Any 6-in-1 injection for baby in east to recommend? How much?

Hi Oppsgal.

You can chk out w/ ur family doctor @ neighbourhood on the charges and payment mode.

Which area of the east are you referring? Pasir Ris? Tampines? Sengkang? Hougang?

i think PD Simon Ng @ MAH offers good price among the PDs. He's very patient, nice n thoughtful PD. His clinic accepts visa n cash. Don't know if nets and cda are accepted @ clinic now.

 

[ChampsMaMa]

On the contrary, by taking 6-in-1, you are subjecting the baby to a high fever earlier ... why subject your child to this risk & discomfort?
:bconfused: :bconfused:

hi.

per my understanding from my gp, it's the "P" or "D" element that causes the fever. Back in those days before the availabilities of 3-in-1 or 5-in-1 then 6-in-1 jabs, my eldest had the single jab plus oral n still had fever. When 3-in-1 was introduced, my 2nd took the 3-in-1 jab, either no fever or slight fever that lasts not more than 2 days.

My nephew did not have any fever @ 1st jab of 6-in-1 jab but a short/ slight fever 3 days after the 2nd 6-in-1 jab.

Hence, i would say there's no guarantee there will not be any fever. It depends individual ultimately.

 

[VroomVroomBoys]

hi.

per my understanding from my gp, it's the "P" or "D" element that causes the fever. Back in those days before the availabilities of 3-in-1 or 5-in-1 then 6-in-1 jabs, my eldest had the single jab plus oral n still had fever. When 3-in-1 was introduced, my 2nd took the 3-in-1 jab, either no fever or slight fever that lasts not more than 2 days.

My nephew did not have any fever @ 1st jab of 6-in-1 jab but a short/ slight fever 3 days after the 2nd 6-in-1 jab.

Hence, i would say there's no guarantee there will not be any fever. It depends individual ultimately.

I think you have missed my point totally.
I did not say anything about guarantee of no fever when you take 5-in-1 ... what I said was "why subject the baby to a fever earlier than necessary?".

Here's why I said that, as summarised below:

What is 6-in-1?
It is actually 5-in-1 plus Hep B, taken at the same time.

What causes fever?
It's the 5-in-1 ... which therefore, also includes the 6-in-1.
In other words, taking Hep B on its own would not cause fever ... this is a fact for all babies.

When does the baby get jabbed?
If you choose to do 6-in-1, then it's the 2nd month, 4th month & 5th month.
If you choose to do 5-in-1 & Hep B separately, then it's the 1st month & 5th or 6th month (Hep B) ... plus 3rd month, 4th month & 5th month (5-in-1).

When would the baby be first experiencing a fever (due to 5-in-1 or 6-in-1) ... assuming the worst case that the baby would get one?
If you choose to do 6-in-1 ... it would be the 2nd month.
If you choose to do 5-in-1 ... it would be the 3rd month.

IMHO, when dealing with young babies (ie, before they reach 6 months old), I would always advise daddies & mummies to exercise caution ... esepcially if they are not even sure how to take care of the infant when he/she end up with a fever. This is not gonna be a case of popping a panadol or two, which we adult would commonly do lor.
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[Oppsgal]

Hi Oppsgal.

You can chk out w/ ur family doctor @ neighbourhood on the charges and payment mode.

Which area of the east are you referring? Pasir Ris? Tampines? Sengkang? Hougang?

i think PD Simon Ng @ MAH offers good price among the PDs. He's very patient, nice n thoughtful PD. His clinic accepts visa n cash. Don't know if nets and cda are accepted @ clinic now.

How much for MAH?

 

[ChampsMaMa]

Hi Oppsgal.

Answer to the jab cost @ MAH found earlier. Alteratively, you can call this clinic @ 6356 8143 to check and make appt. 5-in-1 jab costs around $120. Can't remember if it's inclusive of consultation as well.

My nephew had his 6-in-1 jab @ a neighbourhood family clinic in Hougang. Cost abt $130 incl consultation. Using CDA acct for paymt. His PD offers it abt $160 incl consultation @ MAH. But cannot use CDA acct or nets. Only cash or visa.

The key is to always enquiry before you engage their service. :001_302:

 

[ChampsMaMa]

Hi Vroomvroom.

I understand your kind concerns abt infant's fever. Just to further clarify, it's the element 'P' or 'D' found in the DPT/ DT vaccine that kinda causes fever. DPT/ DT vaccine - 1st does given @ 3M, 2nd dose @ 4M and 3rd dose @ 5M. Some infants do get high fever for a few days while others don't. Few just have slight fever that last 2 days and gone. In short, it still boils down to how well does the infant's body react to the jabs. However, i notice their crankiness after the jabs. Hee.... So, about "why subject the baby to fever earlier when unnecessary?" i think fever is kinda inevitable.

Yes! Parents may want to have the fever medicine and cooling plasters on stand-by for convenience. N note that the temperature often rises @ night. So parents gotta beware n check on the temperature. Sponging them with damp towels if necessary too.

 

[VroomVroomBoys]

DPT/ DT vaccine - 1st does given @ 3M, 2nd dose @ 4M and 3rd dose @ 5M.

This is true if you are taking the 5-in-1 ...

If parents choose to do 6-in-1, then the first dose of the DPT/DT vaccine is effectively being administered @ 2M.
Think about it ... you'd probably see my point eventually.
:brolleyes: :brolleyes:

Hee.... So, about "why subject the baby to fever earlier when unnecessary?" i think fever is kinda inevitable.

Yes, fever is inevitable ... but there is a BIG difference if & when your baby gets the fever @ 2M or 3M, worst still if the baby is a pre-term one.

Bearing this fact in mind, now try to give me 1 good reason why it's more beneficial to administer the 6-in-1 on your baby.
Maybe I am abnormal, BUT I certainly dun think "more convenient, less hassle" is a good reason ... especially when it's only a good reason for the adults.
:wink: :wink:

 

[Oppsgal]

This is true if you are taking the 5-in-1 ...

If parents choose to do 6-in-1, then the first dose of the DPT/DT vaccine is effectively being administered @ 2M.
Think about it ... you'd probably see my point eventually.
:brolleyes: :brolleyes:


Yes, fever is inevitable ... but there is a BIG difference if & when your baby gets the fever @ 2M or 3M, worst still if the baby is a pre-term one.

Bearing this fact in mind, now try to give me 1 good reason why it's more beneficial to administer the 6-in-1 on your baby.
Maybe I am abnormal, BUT I certainly dun think "more convenient, less hassle" is a good reason ... especially when it's only a good reason for the adults.
:wink: :wink:

I believe is for less pain for the baby. Imagine every few months a needle has to be poke into the baby. For 6-in-1 there will be less needle needed.

 

[VroomVroomBoys]

I believe is for less pain for the baby. Imagine every few months a needle has to be poke into the baby. For 6-in-1 there will be less needle needed.

Pain caused by a needle ... how long does it last?
A few seconds at most, agree?

Fits & brain damage caused by a high fever ... you think this would last only a few seconds or a lifetime?
Now you understand WHY I'm so irritatingly persistent in putting my point across?
:wink: :wink:

 

[obscurestloh]

so is it better to do at polyclinic or PD?

i scared later bb mishandle again

 

[Queenbabe]

If u dun mind paying more at the pd ..
How is ur bb now ? the bruises gone ?

 

[autumn82]

so is it better to do at polyclinic or PD?

i scared later bb mishandle again

I feel that PD would be more Experienced wif babies.

 

[VroomVroomBoys]

so is it better to do at polyclinic or PD?

i scared later bb mishandle again

Going to the PD is always the better option ...
... if nothing else, he/she has their own reputations to look after.

Compared to a polyclinic, the doctors are roving & they are no specialists at handling children, much less toddlers.

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