Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed (Systemic)
Brand Names : Acel-Imune, Certiva, Infanrix, Tripedia, acellular DTP, DTaP, DTP, DTwP, whole-cell DTP
Side Effects of This VaccineAlong with its needed effects, a vaccine may
cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur,
if they do occur they may need medical attention.
It is
very important that you tell your doctor about any side effect that occurs
after a dose of DTP
, even though the side effect may have gone away
without treatment. Some types of side effects may mean that your child should
not receive any more doses of DTP.
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following
side effects occur
:
Rare
Confusion; convulsions (seizures); difficulty in breathing or swallowing; fever of 105 �F (40.5 �C) or more; headache
(severe or continuing); hives; irritability (unusual); itching, especially of feet
or hands; periods of unconsciousness or lack of awareness; reddening of skin, especially around ears; sleepiness (unusual and continuing); swelling of eyes, face, or inside of nose; unusual
tiredness, weakness (sudden and severe); vomiting
(severe or continuing)
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical
attention. These side effects may go away as your child's body adjusts to
the vaccine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side
effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Fever between 100.4 and 102.2 �F (38 and 39 �C) (may
occur with fretfulness, drowsiness, vomiting, and loss of appetite); lump at place of injection (may be present for a few weeks after
injection); redness, swelling, tenderness, or pain
at place of injection
Less common
Fever between 102.2 and 104 �F (39 and 40 �C) (may occur
with fretfulness, drowsiness, vomiting, and loss of appetite)
Rare
Fever between 104 and 105 �F (40 and 40.5 �C) (may occur
with fretfulness, drowsiness, vomiting, and loss of appetite); skin rash; swollen glands on side of
neck (following DTP injection into arm)
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If
you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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