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Vaccination, DTaP: Like DPT, DTaP protects from diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus. DTaP is the same as DTP, except that it contains only acellular pertussis vaccine which is thought to cause fewer of the minor reactions associated with immunization and is also probably less likely to cause the more severe reactions occasionally seen following pertussis vaccination. DTaP is currently recommended only for the shots given at 18 months and 4-6 years of age.
What are the benefits of the DTaP vaccine? The DTaP vaccine protects your child against three diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough).
Understanding the Disease. Diphtheria is a serious disease that can cause death through airway obstruction, heart failure, paralysis of the muscles used for swallowing and ...
DTaP immunization is a combination vaccine that protects against three bacterial illnesses: Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough). The DTaP vaccine is ...
Brand names: Pediarix® Drug Forms: Diphtheria Toxoid, Tetanus Toxoid, Acellular Pertussis Vaccine, DTaP; Hepatitis B Vaccine, Recombinant; Inactivated ...
Diphteria, Tetanus, and Pertussis vaccine information statement, with information on the DTaP vaccine, who should get the vaccine, risks and possible side effects.