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pentacel was administered to a 5 year old instead of the intended kinrix with no reported adverse event; pentacel given to a 5 year old patient with no reported adverse event; Initial information received on 14-Jul-2023 regarding an unsolicited valid non-serious case received from a other health professional. This case involves a 5 years old female patient for whom vaccine Diphtheria/Tetanus/5 Hybrid AC pertussis/IPV(VERO)/HIB(PRP/T) Vaccine [Pentacel (Vero)] was administered instead of the intended kinrix with no reported adverse event. The patient's past medical history, medical treatment(s), vaccination(s) and family history were not provided. Concomitant medications included Measles Vaccine, Mumps Vaccine, Rubella Vaccine, Varicella Zoster Vaccine for Immunisation. On 14-Jul-2023, the patient of 5 year old received a dose of 0.5 ml (frequency: once) of standard strength dose 5 of suspect Diphtheria/Tetanus/5 Hybrid AC pertussis/IPV(VERO)/HIB(PRP/T) Vaccine [Pentacel (Vero)] suspension for injection (lot: UJ851AA, Expiry date: 01-Apr-2024) via intramuscular route in the left thigh for Immunization, instead of the intended kinrix with no reported adverse event (wrong product administered) (product administered to patient of inappropriate age) (latency: same day). Action taken: not applicable. At time of reporting, the outcome was Unknown for both the events. 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 the guidelines. 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.