DPT vaccine/DTP and DTwP vaccine- refers to a class of combination vaccines against three infectious diseases in humans

DPT (also DTP and DTwP) refers to a class of combination vaccines against three infectious diseases in humans

DPT vaccine/DTP and DTwP vaccine- refers to a class of combination vaccines against three infectious diseases in humans

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Adacel, Boostrix, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Easy-4, Easy-5, Ecovac, Infanrix, Pentavac, Tripacel, Triple Antigen, Triple-Antigen, Tripvac

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The vaccine components include diphtheria and tetanus toxoids, and killed whole cells of the organism that causes pertussis (wP).

It comes in solution for injection.

Immunizing agent

Pain, swelling and redness at the injection site. Fever, headache, fatigue and GI symptoms e.g. nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal pain.

Immune response to vaccines may be reduced in patients who are receiving immunosuppressive treatment e.g. cytotoxics, high dose corticosteroids, irradiation.

• History of encephalopathy within 7 days of vaccination with pertussis-containing vaccine.
• Hypersensitivity.
• Vaccine should not be used in patients with progressive neurologic disorder, progressive encephalopathy or uncontrolled epilepsy.

Store at 2-8°C.

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Precautions

• Not to be used in patients with bleeding disorders or patients on anticoagulant treatment unless benefit outweighs risk.
• Caution when used in patients with family history of seizures or other CNS disorders.
• Pregnancy and lactation.