Dpt vaccine

• DT, given to children 2 months to 6 years to prevent diphtheria and tetanus • DTaP, given to children 2 months to 6 years to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis • Tdap, given to children age 7 and older and to adults to prevent all three diseases • Td, a booster shot used to boost immunity against tetanus and diphtheria Historically, there was concern that the pertussis vaccine could cause a brain disease called The United States switched from the whole-cell pertussis vaccine to the acellular pertussis vaccine in the 1990s due to this and other safety concerns. DT Vaccination DT is used in the same way as the DTaP vaccine. However, it is only used in children who should not get pertussis vaccines, such as those who have had a severe allergic reaction to a dose of DTaP. • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. • Kilgore PE, Salim AM, Zervos MJ, Schmitt HJ. Clin Microbiol Rev. 2016;29(3):449-86. doi:10.1128/CMR.00083-15 • Liang JL, Tiwari T, Moro P, et al. MMWR. 2018;67(2):1-44. doi:10.15585/mmwr.rr6702a1 • Klein NP. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2014 Sep;10(9):2684-90. doi:10.4161/hv.29576 • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. • Havers FP, Moro PL, Hunter P, Hariri S, Bernstein H. MMWR. 2020;69:77-83. doi:10.15585/mmwr.mm6903a5 • McNeil MM, Weintraub ES, Duffy J, et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2016 Mar;137(3):868-78. doi:10...

Description and Brand Names Drug information provided by: US Brand Name • Pediarix Descriptions Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccine (also known as DTP vaccine) combined with hepatitis B and poliovirus vaccine (also known as HepB and IPV) is a combination immunizing agent used to prevent illness caused by diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis B, and poliovirus. The vaccine works by causing the body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against these diseases. This vaccine is given only to infants and children who are 6 weeks to 6 years of age, and is given before the child’s 7th birthday. This vaccine combines five agents into one vaccine. In order to complete the series, you must get three injections of this vaccine at separate intervals. Because there are many different diseases you will need to be vaccinated against, make sure to follow your doctor's directions about your vaccination schedule. Diphtheria is a serious illness that can cause breathing difficulties, heart problems, nerve damage, pneumonia, and possibly death. The risk of serious complications is greater in very young children and the elderly. Tetanus (also known as lockjaw) is a very serious illness that causes convulsions (seizures) and severe muscle spasms that can be strong enough to cause bone fractures of the spine. Tetanus causes death in 30% to 40% of cases. The disease continues to occur almost exclusively among people who do not get vaccinated or...

Tdap is a combination Tetanus enters the body through a wound or cut. It affects the Diphtheria is a very contagious infection that makes it difficult to breathe. In severe cases, it can cause Pertussis, or These diseases were once quite common in the U.S. and led to many deaths. However, routine Tdap vaccination offers the best prevention against pertussis, tetanus, and diphtheria. Tdap stands for tetanus and diphtheria toxoids with acellular pertussis. It is marketed under the brand names Tdap is an inactive vaccine, which means it is made using dead bacteria. The dead germs cannot make you sick. Tdap is not the same as DTaP, the vaccine used for children to prevent the same diseases. When Should Adults Be Vaccinated With Tdap? The CDC recommends the Tdap vaccine for all adults ages 19 and older who have never received the vaccine, especially: • Health care workers who have direct contact with patients • Caregivers of infants under 1 year old, including parents, grandparents, and babysitters • Pregnant women in their third trimester (ideally 27th through 36th week), even if they have previously received Tdap vaccine; this can protect a newborn from whooping cough in the first months of life. • New mothers who have never received the Tdap • People who travel to countries where pertussis is common You may be given the Tdap vaccine if you have a severe cut or burn and have never received a dose before. Severe cuts or burns raise your risk for tetanus. The Tdap vaccine can b...

Dtp Vaccine What are the DTP DtaP vaccines? DTP and DTaP vaccines are a shot of medicine that help protect your child from the diseases diphtheria (dip-theer-e-uh), tetanus (tet-nuss), and pertussis (per-tuh-sis). These 3 diseases were very common before vaccines were found and caused many deaths every year. Most children who get all their shots will be protected during childhood. The risk of getting these diseases will go back up again if children are not immunized. What are diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis? • Diphtheria is a very serious disease that causes an infection and a thick covering in the nose and throat. This can cause breathing problems, paralysis (unable to move), heart failure, and even death. • Tetanus (Lockjaw) happens when a wound like a cut gets infected with tetanus bacteria (germ) often found in dirt. The bacteria in the wound makes a poison that causes muscles all over the body to spasm (tighten) painfully. This can cause the jaw to "lock" so your child cannot open his mouth or swallow. Tetanus can also lead to death. • Pertussis (Whooping Cough) causes very bad coughing spells which make it hard for your child to eat, drink, or breathe. These coughing spells can last for weeks and can lead to pneumonia (lung infection), seizures (convulsions), brain damage, and death. When should your child get vaccinated against DTP? Most children should get a DTP shot at the following times. The DTP vaccine may be given at the same time as other vaccines. • 2 mon...

• Adolescents, usually at age 11 or 12, as a booster shot • Children ages 7 or older who haven't completed the DTaP series • Healthcare professionals with direct patient contact • Adults who have never received Tdap • Adults, every 10 years, as a booster shot (or every five years after a serious wound or burn) • Any adult in close contact with a baby • Pregnant women during every pregnancy, preferably early in the third trimester • Had a high fever, a seizure, or uncontrolled crying after a previous dose of DTaP • Ever had • Had severe swelling or pain after a dose of a vaccine containing tetanus or diphtheria • Isn't feeling well • Is allergic to any component of the vaccine or has ever had an allergic reaction to a DTaP dose Summary The DTaP vaccine protects children ages 6 and under from three common, potentially dangerous childhood infections: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough). Children should get five doses of the DTaP vaccine, usually at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15-18 months, and 4-6 years. Side effects from the DTaP vaccine are usually mild. A Word From Verywell The DTaP vaccine is an important way to protect your child from three potentially serious or even fatal infectious diseases. Talk to your healthcare provider about your child’s immunization schedule. If your child has already missed a dose, they can still get up to date to protect them against diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough. There are seven pediatric DTaP vaccines that are app...

Description and Brand Names Drug information provided by: US Brand Name • Kinrix • Quadracel Descriptions Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine (also known as DTaP) combined with inactivated poliovirus vaccine (also known as IPV) is a combination vaccine that is given to protect against infections caused by diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), pertussis (whooping cough), and poliovirus. The vaccine works by causing the body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against these diseases. This vaccine is given only to children 4 to 6 years of age (before the child’s 7th birthday). Diphtheria is a serious illness that can cause breathing difficulties, heart problems, nerve damage, pneumonia, and possibly death. The risk of serious complications is greater in very young children and the elderly. Tetanus (also known as lockjaw) is a very serious illness that causes seizures and severe muscle spasms that can be strong enough to cause bone fractures of the spine. The disease continues to occur almost exclusively among people who do not get vaccinated or do not have enough protection from previous vaccines. Pertussis (also known as whooping cough) is a serious disease that causes severe spells of coughing that can interfere with breathing. Pertussis can also cause pneumonia, long-lasting bronchitis, seizures, brain damage, and death. Polio is a very serious infection that causes paralysis of the muscles, including the muscles that enable you to walk and breathe. A poli...

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Less common • Fever • general feeling of discomfort or illness • unusual tiredness or weakness Incidence not known • Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet • burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings • chills • convulsions • cough • difficulty with swallowing • dizziness • fainting • fast heartbeat • hives • itching • puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue • rapid weight gain • shortness of breath • skin rash • swelling or puffiness of the face • swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin • tightness in the chest • tingling of the hands or feet • unusual weight gain or loss • wheezing Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: More common • Hard lumps, redness, tenderness, or warmth at the injection site Less common • Headache Incidence not known • Difficulty with moving • joint pain • lack or loss of strength • muscle aching or cramping • muscle stiffness • nausea • pain...