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DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis) Vaccine

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DTaP is one of four vaccines that prevents diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Kids younger than seven get DTaP vaccine.

Kids under seven who can't tolerate the pertussis component in DTaP can get vaccinated with  DT since it doesn't contain pertussis. Kids should get five doses of DTaP; one dose at each of the following ages:

• Two months.
• Four months.
• Six months.
• Fifteen to eighteen months.
• Four to six years.

• Current State-Supplied DTaP-Containing Vaccines

Vaccine Information Statements

• DTaP
• Multiple Vaccines
• There is no separate Vaccine Information Statement for combination vaccines. For patients getting Pediarix, give the Vaccine Information Statements for DTaP, Hepatitis B, and IPV.

Fact Sheets

• 2012 Weekly Pertussis Update (PDF, 336KB)
  • Preliminary 2011 Pertussis Summary for Washington State (PDF, 496KB)
• DTaP Parent Fact Sheet
• DTaP Provider Fact Sheet

Related Information

• DTaP Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions

External Resources

• Vaccines and Immunizations (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• Find a local health department

Last Update: 02/07/2012 10:01 AM