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administration of Pentacel to a patient with only the liquid part containing the DTaP-IPV component, leaving the Hib component, with no reported adverse event; Initial information was received on 10-Aug-2023 regarding an unsolicited valid non-serious case received from a other health professional. This case involves a 1 years old male patient who had administration of diphtheria/tetanus/5 hybrid AC pertussis/IPV(VERO)/HIB(PRP/T) vaccine [Pentacel (VERO)] with only the liquid part containing the dtap-ipv component, leaving the hib component, 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 pneumococcal vaccine CONJ 7V (CRM197) (PREVNAR) for Prophylactic vaccination. On 05-Aug-2023, the patient received a 0.5 ml, once dose of suspect diphtheria/tetanus/5 hybrid AC pertussis/IPV(VERO)/HIB(PRP/T) vaccine (Suspension for injection) (lot: UJ868AA, expiry date: 30-Mar-2024, strength: standard) via intramuscular route in the left deltoid for Immunisation. On 05-Aug-2023 the patient had administration of pentacel to a patient with only the liquid part containing the dtap-ipv component, leaving the hib component, with no reported adverse event (single component of a two-component product administered) (Latency: same day) following the administration of diphtheria/tetanus/5 hybrid AC pertussis/IPV(VERO)/HIB(PRP/T) vaccine [Pentacel (VERO)] Action taken: not applicable. At time of reporting, the outcome was Unknown for the event. 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.