Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed : Proper Use (Acel-Imune, Certiva, Infanrix, Tripedia, acellular DTP, DTaP, DTP, DTwP, whole-cell DTP)

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Brand Names : Acel-Imune, Certiva, Infanrix, Tripedia, acellular DTP, DTaP, DTP, DTwP, whole-cell DTP

Dosing - The dose of DTP will be different for different patients. The following information includes only the average doses of DTP.

For injection dosage form:
- For prevention of diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis:
  - Adults and children 7 years of age and older - Use is not recommended.
  - Children 2 months to 7 years of age - One dose every four to eight weeks for a total of three doses, then a fourth dose six to twelve months after the third dose. A booster dose should be given at 4, 5, or 6 years of age. (The booster dose is given only if the fourth dose was given before the child's 4th birthday.)

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