Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed (Systemic)
Brand Names : Acel-Imune, Certiva, Infanrix, Tripedia, acellular DTP, DTaP, DTP, DTwP, whole-cell DTP
Proper Use of This VaccineDosing - The dose of DTP will be different for different
patients. The following information includes only the average doses of DTP.
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For
injection
dosage form:
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For prevention of diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis:
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Adults and children 7 years of age and older - Use is not recommended.
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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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