Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed : Before Using - Acel-Imune, Certiva, Infanrix, Tripedia, acellular DTP, DTaP, DTP, DTwP, whole-cell DTP

Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed - Systemic

Brand Names

Acel-Imune, Certiva, Infanrix, Tripedia, acellular DTP, DTaP, DTP, DTwP, whole-cell DTP Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Side Effects

Before Receiving This Vaccine

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For DTP, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if your child has any unusual or allergy to diphtheria toxoid, tetanus toxoid, pertussis vaccine, or DTP. Also tell your health care professional if your child is allergic to any other substances, such as preservatives.

Pregnancy care

Studies on effects in pregnancy have not been done in either humans or pets.

Breast-feeding problem

DTP has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.

Use for Children

Use is not recommended for infants up to 2 months of age.

Adolescents Use is not recommended for people older than 7 years of age.

Elderly care

Use is not recommended for people older than 7 years of age.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of DTP. Make sure you tell your family doctor if your child has any other medical problems, especially:

Allergic reaction to a previous dose of DTP
Brain disease
Fever Use of DTP may make the condition worse or may increase the risk of side effects