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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Indication
DAPTACEL vaccine is given to infants and children 6 weeks through 6 years of age (prior to 7th birthday) to prevent three serious diseases: diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), and pertussis (whooping cough) as a five-dose series.
Safety Information
Side effects to DAPTACEL vaccine include injection site redness, swelling, and tenderness; fever, fussiness, drowsiness, 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 inflammation of the brain (encephalopathy) not attributable to another cause. Tell the doctor if your child has ever experienced a severe brain disorder, such as encephalopathy (altered consciousness) or Guillain-Barré syndrome (severe muscle weakness), after a previous dose of a tetanus toxoid- or pertussis-containing vaccine. Vaccination with DAPTACEL vaccine may not protect all individuals.
For more information about DAPTACEL vaccine, talk to your health-care professional.
