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Get Your Complimentary Brochure About Pertussis
Find the answers to the questions parents ask most
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As a parent, it's natural to have a lot of questions about pertussis and your baby. This complimentary brochure was developed to give you the information you need to understand the disease and talk to your child's doctor about your vaccination options.
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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.
Last modified: 2/20/09
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