- DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) Vaccine VIS
DTaP vaccine can prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds DIPHTHERIA (D) can lead to difficulty breathing, heart failure, paralysis, or death TETANUS (T) causes painful stiffening of the muscles
- Tdap vs. DTaP: What are the Differences? - Healthline
Both DTaP and Tdap protect against diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough Babies and children under age 7 get DTaP Adults and children over age 7 get Tdap
- DTap and Tdap Vaccines (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) - WebMD
DTaP is a vaccine that helps children younger than age 7 develop immunity against three deadly diseases caused by bacteria: diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis)
- DTaP vs Tdap Vaccines - Whats the difference between them?
There are 4 main differences between DTaP and Tdap: DTaP is a combination vaccine used to provide immunity against 3 serious diseases (Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis [whooping cough]) whereas Tdap is used to boost immunity against the same 3 diseases
- Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine . . .
Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine (also known as DTaP) is a combination immunizing agent given by injection to protect against infections caused by diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), and pertussis (whooping cough)
- Why Is the DTaP Vaccine Important? - Verywell Health
The DTaP vaccine protects children ages 6 and younger against three different infections: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends children get five doses of the vaccine between the ages of 2 months and 6 years
- Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis (DTaP) Vaccine - StatPearls . . .
The DTaP vaccine is administered to children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age to provide immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis This activity outlines the DTaP vaccine's indications, actions, and potential adverse effects as a valuable agent against these diseases
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