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Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Vaccines

, , and (whooping cough) are serious :

  • Tetanus is an uncommon disease that requires immediate treatment in a hospital. It causes painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body. It can lead to "locking" of the jaw.
  • Diphtheria usually affects the nose and throat. But it can also affect the skin and other body parts.
  • Whooping cough can cause uncontrollable coughing fits. It may begin like a , but unlike a cold, the coughing can last for weeks or months.

Vaccines can protect you from these diseases. In the U.S., there are three combination vaccines:

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  1. Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Vaccines (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... In the U.S., there are three combination vaccines: DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) prevents all three diseases. ... children under age 7. There are several different DTaP vaccines. Some of them also protect against other ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/tetanusdiphtheriaandpertussisvaccines.html - Health Topics
  2. DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) vaccine - what you need to know 
    ... the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) DTaP vaccine information statement (VIS) -- www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/current-vis/dtap.html .
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007594.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Babies and shots 
    ... than normal COMMON VACCINES FOR CHILDREN Chickenpox vaccine DTaP immunization (vaccine) Hepatitis A vaccine Hepatitis B vaccine ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001967.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccine - what you need to know 
    ... a previous dose of any pertussis vaccine (DTP, DTaP, or Tdap) Has seizures or another nervous system ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007611.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP) Vaccine 
    Why get vaccinated?DTaP vaccine can prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person. Tetanus enters the body ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682198.html - Drugs and Supplements
  6. DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) Vaccine: What You Need to Know (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - PDF  
    Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Vaccines/Start Here ... Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Vaccines ... Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Vaccines/Patient Handouts
    https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/current-vis/downloads/dtap.pdf - External Health Links
  7. Vaccines by Age (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Learn which vaccines are recommended for each age to keep you and your family up to date. ... Childhood Vaccines/Start Here ... Childhood Vaccines ... Teen Health/Prevention ...
    https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/by-age - External Health Links
  8. Possible Side Effects from Vaccines (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Vaccine Safety/Specifics ... Vaccine Safety ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... Learn about the possible side effects from vaccines.
    https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/basics/possible-side-effects.html - External Health Links
  9. Your child's first vaccines - what you need to know 
    ... A). Your child is getting these vaccines today: [ ] DTaP [ ] Hib [ ] Hepatitis B [ ] PCV [ ] Polio (Provider: Check appropriate ... potentially life-threatening diseases. Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) Diphtheria (D) can lead to difficulty breathing, heart ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007628.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Pertussis 
    DTaP vaccination , one of the recommended childhood immunizations, protects children against pertussis infection. DTaP vaccine can be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001561.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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