§ Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbottsasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the difference in cost between Pediacel and the vaccine currently in use. [HL4300]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Lord Warner)Pediacel costs over £5 more per dose than the vaccines previously used.
§ Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbottsasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether Pediacel will be the only form of vaccine available for the immunisation of children against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, HIB and polio, or will others be available on request. [HL4299]
§ Lord WarnerFor infants, Pediacel will be the only vaccine supplied by the National Health Service because it provides the best protection against these serious infections.