Protect Your Baby Against Dangers You Can't See Pertussis (whooping cough) is highly contagious and on the rise.
DAPTACEL vaccine is safe, proven protection against pertussis, diphtheria and tetanus as part of your baby's routine DTaP* immunization.
Your doctor has a choice of DTaP vaccines. Talk to your baby's doctor about DAPTACEL vaccine.
*The DTaP vaccine protects against three diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough).
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Safety Information
DAPTACEL® (Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed) is a vaccine
given to infants and children 6 weeks through 6 years (prior to 7th birthday) to prevent 3 serious
diseases: diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), and pertussis (whooping cough). As with any vaccine,
vaccination with DAPTACEL vaccine may not protect 100% of individuals. There are risks associated
with all vaccines. The most common side effects with DAPTACEL vaccine are redness, swelling, and
soreness or tenderness where the injection was given; fever, fussiness, and crying more than usual.
Other side effects may occur. DAPTACEL vaccine should not be given to children who, after a previous
dose of the vaccine, have had a serious allergic reaction (anaphylactic reaction) or encephalopathy
not attributable to another cause. When administering an intramuscular injection, like DAPTACEL vaccine,
to people with bleeding disorders, caution should be exercised because they may develop a serious bruise or collection
of blood at the injection site.
For more information about DAPTACEL vaccine, refer to the Patient Information on DAPTACEL.com and
talk to your child's health-care provider.
