DPT
Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus (DPT) is a combination vaccine used to prevent three infectious diseases: Diphtheria, Pertussis (whooping cough), and Tetanus. The vaccine is given by injection into a muscle.
Diphtheria[edit | edit source]
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that affects the mucous membranes of the throat and nose. Although it spreads easily from person to person, diphtheria can be prevented through the use of vaccines.
Pertussis[edit | edit source]
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Pertussis is known for uncontrollable, violent coughing which often makes it hard to breathe.
Tetanus[edit | edit source]
Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that causes painful muscle stiffness and spasms. Tetanus can interfere with your ability to breathe and can threaten your life. Tetanus is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment in a hospital.
DPT Vaccine[edit | edit source]
The DPT vaccine is a class of combination vaccines against three infectious diseases in humans: diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus. The vaccine components include diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and killed whole cells of the organism that causes pertussis.
Side Effects[edit | edit source]
Common side effects include fever, redness at the injection site, and muscle soreness. Serious side effects are rare. The vaccine is safe for pregnant women and those who are breastfeeding.
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