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Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed (Systemic)

Brand Names : Acel-Imune, Certiva, Infanrix, Tripedia, acellular DTP, DTaP, DTP, DTwP, whole-cell DTP

Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed | Before Using | Proper Use | Side Effects

Proper Use of This Vaccine

Dosing - The dose of DTP will be different for different patients. The following information includes only the average doses of DTP.

  • For injection dosage form:
    • For prevention of diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis:
      • Adults and children 7 years of age and older - Use is not recommended.
      • Children 2 months to 7 years of age - One dose every four to eight weeks for a total of three doses, then a fourth dose six to twelve months after the third dose. A booster dose should be given at 4, 5, or 6 years of age. (The booster dose is given only if the fourth dose was given before the child's 4th birthday.)

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