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DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis) Vaccines

It is recommended to use DTaP because it is likely to cause less reaction than DTP.
(By Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC); U.S. Department of Health & Human Services)

Why get vaccinated?
Diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus are serious diseases.

Diphtheria: Diphtheria causes a thick covering in the back of the throat. It can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, and even death.

Tetanus (Lockjaw): Tetanus causes painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body. It can lead to "locking" of the jaw so the person cannot open his mouth or swallow. Tetanus can lead to death.

Pertussis (Whooping cough): Pertussis causes coughing spells so bad that it is hard for infants to eat, drink or breathe. It can last for weeks. It can lead to pneumonia, seizures (jerking and staring spells), brain damage and even death.

DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccines)
DTP vaccine protects against Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis. It is being used for many years. DTaP is newer than DTP and it also prevents from these dangerous diseases. It is recommended to use DTaP because it is likely to cause less reaction than DTP.

Risks from these vaccines:
Vaccines carry very small risk of serious harm such as severe allergic reactions or even death. If there are reactions, they will start within 3 days and don't last long. Most people have no serious reactions from these vaccines.

Common Reactions:
Sore arm or leg
Fussy
Tired
Fever
Less appetite
Vomiting

Some Uncommon Serious Reaction:
Non-Stop crying (3 hours or more) ----100 of every 10,000 doses
Fever of 105 or higher ----30 of every 10,000 doses
Seizure (Jerking or staring) ----6 of every 10,000 doses
Child becomes Limp, pale, less alert ----6 of every 10,000 doses

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With DTaP vaccine, these reactions are much less likely to happen

Very Rare Severe Reactions:
Severe allergic reaction (Breathing difficulty, shock)
Sever brain reaction (Long seizure, coma or lowered consciousness)

Experts disagree on whether Pertussis vaccines cause lasting brain damage, if they do, it is very rare. But most experts believe that these serious reactions will be rarer after DTaP than after DTP. To reduce possible fever and pain after vaccine give your child an aspirin-free pain reliever for 24 hours after the shot. It is important if your child has had a seizure or has a parent, brother, or sister who has had a seizure.

Child should get his/her vaccination at these ages:
2 Months
4 Months
4-6 Years
12 Months
6 Months
At 11-12 years of age and every 10 years after you should get a booster to prevent diphtheria and tetanus.

Some children should wait or should not get these vaccines:
Ever had a moderate or serious reaction after getting vaccinated.
Ever had a seizure
Has a brain problem that is getting worse.
Has a parent, brother, or sister who has had a seizure
Now has a moderate or severe illness

Your doctor or nurse has information on what to do in this case, whether to give one of these vaccine or should wait or give medicine to prevent fever.

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