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DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis) Vaccine

DTaP is one of four vaccines used to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. DTaP is given to children younger than age seven years.

Children under seven who cannot tolerate the pertussis component in DTaP can get vaccinated with  DT because it does not contain pertussis. Children 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.

Washington State is currently supplying:

• Sanofi Pasteur DTaP vaccine, brand name, Daptacel. The vaccine has typical availability.
• Sanofi Pasteur DT vaccine, brand name, DT. The vaccine has typical availability.
• GlaxoSmithKline DTaP/HepB/IPV vaccine, brand name, Pediarix. The vaccine has typical availability.

Immunization Guidelines for the Use of State Supplied Vaccine (PDF, 82 KB) August 20, 2009
Vaccine Management - Recommendation for Storage and Handling of Vaccines

Vaccine Information Statements:

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

Fact Sheets:

• DTaP Parent Fact Sheet:
  • English (PDF, 714 KB)
  • Spanish (PDF, 793 KB)
• DTaP Provider Fact Sheet (PDF, 671 KB)

Related Information:

• DTaP Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
• DTaP Vaccine Information in Spanish/Espanol

External Resources:

• National Immunization Program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Oregon's DTaP Program
• Locate my local health department

 

Last Update: 08/24/2009 10:49 AM