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DTaP vaccine
Like DTP, the DTa (acellular)P vaccine protects against diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus. DTaP is similar to DTP, but it does not contain the whole pertussis cell, only part of it (see acellular). DTaP causes fewer side effects than the whole cell vaccine and is currently recommended for all immunizations against pertussis. Normally the DTaP is given ar 2, 4, 6, and 18 months and 4-6 years.
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Date Last Modified: 08/26/2003 13:35