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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 7 years.

Children under 7 who cannot tolerate the pertussis component in DTaP can get vaccinated with  DT because it does not contain pertussis and is used as a substitute for DTaP for children who cannot tolerate the pertussis vaccine. Children should get 5 doses of DTaP, one dose at each of the following ages:

• 2 months.
• 4 months.
• 6 months.
• 15-18 months.
• 4-6 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, 84 KB) (09/15/08)
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:

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

Related Information:

• DTaP Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
• DTaP Vaccine Spanish/Espanol Page

External Resources:

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

 

Last Update: 09/16/2008 02:37 PM