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patient received PENTACEL but did not get the ACT-HIB portion/ no AE; Initial information was received on 23-Aug-2021 regarding an unsolicited valid non-serious case from other health professional and physician via call center via Medical Information (Reference number- 00736108). This case involves a 3-month-old male patient who received DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS/5 HYBRID AC PERTUSSIS/IPV(VERO)/HIB(PRP/T) VACCINE [PENTACEL (VERO)] but did not get the ACT-HIB portion (product preparation issue). The patient's medical history, past medical treatments, vaccinations and family history were not provided. Concomitant medications included PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINE POLYSACCH 23V (PNEUMOVAX) and ROTAVIRUS VACCINE (ROTAVIRUS VACCINE) for prophylactic vaccination. On 04-Aug-2021, the patient received a 0.5 mL dose of suspect DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS/5 HYBRID AC PERTUSSIS/IPV(VERO)/HIB(PRP/T) VACCINE (suspension, lot number: UJ465AAA and expiry date: 21-Mar-2021) via an intramuscular route in the right lateral thigh for prophylactic vaccination. It was an actual medication error case due to inappropriate reconstitution technique (latency: same day). It was reported "caller is wanting to know what to do." At the time of reporting, no adverse event was reported. This suspected adverse reaction report is submitted and classified as a medication error solely and exclusively to ensure the marketing authorization holder's compliance with the requirements set out in Directive 2001/83/EC and Module VI of the Good Pharmacovigilance Practices. The classification as a medical error is in no way intended, nor should it be interpreted or construed as an allegation or claim made by the marketing authorization holder that any third party has contributed to or is to be held liable for the occurrence of this medication error.