BabyJabs in Leicester

The BCG vaccine (Bacillus Calmette–Guérin) protects babies from tuberculosis (TB), especially severe forms like TB meningitis.

It’s usually given at birth and is crucial in areas with high TB risk.

The Infanrix-IPV+Hib vaccine, also known as the 5-in-1 vaccine, protects babies against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis), polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type b.

It is given in multiple doses starting from 2 months of age and helps build strong immunity early in life.

The Vaxelis (6‑in‑1) vaccine protects infants against six diseases—diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), poliovirus, hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib).

Administered in a 3‑dose series at around 2, 4, and 6 months, it simplifies immunisation by combining six components into one injection, reducing distress and clinic visits for both baby and parents.

Adacel is a vaccine that protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough (pertussis).

It’s usually given as a booster shot for older children, teens, and adults to keep immunity strong.

Boostrix-IPV (4-in-1) is a combined vaccine protecting against tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and inactivated poliovirus, ensuring broad immunisation in a single shot.

Repevax (4-in-1) is a combined vaccine that protects against tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and poliomyelitis, offering effective immunisation in one convenient dose.

Revaxis (3-in-1) is a combined vaccine protecting against tetanus, diphtheria, and poliomyelitis, providing essential immunisation in a single injection for effective disease prevention.

Pentavac (5-in-1) is a combined vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), poliomyelitis, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), offering broad protection in one shot.

Engerix B is a vaccine that protects against the hepatitis B virus infection, helping prevent liver disease, including chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer.

It’s given in multiple doses.

HBvaxPRO is a hepatitis B vaccine that protects against the hepatitis B virus infection, helping prevent liver disease such as chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer.

It’s administered in a series of doses.

Bexsero is a vaccine that protects against meningococcal group B bacteria, helping prevent serious infections like meningitis and septicemia.

It’s typically given in multiple doses for effective immunity.

Prevenar 13 is a vaccine that protects against 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria, helping prevent serious infections like pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections.

It’s given as a series of doses.

Rotarix is an oral vaccine that protects against rotavirus, a common cause of severe diarrhoea and dehydration in infants and young children, helping to prevent hospitalisations and severe illness.

Varivax is a vaccine that protects against varicella (chickenpox), helping prevent the contagious rash and complications like pneumonia and encephalitis.

It’s usually given in two doses for lasting immunity.

Varilrix is a vaccine that protects against varicella (chickenpox), helping prevent the contagious rash and serious complications.

It is typically given in one or two doses for long-lasting immunity.

Menitorix is a combined vaccine protecting against meningococcal group C and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infections, helping prevent serious diseases like meningitis and bloodstream infections in children.

The Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) vaccine protects infants and young children against serious infections such as meningitis, pneumonia and epiglottitis.

It is recommended that all children be vaccinated against Hib before the age of five. Depending on your child’s age and vaccination history, one, two or three doses may be advised. When given at the appropriate ages, this provides strong protection and will be discussed during your consultation.