The diphtheria vaccine is typically given as part of the DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) combination vaccine during childhood. The vaccination schedule usually includes doses at 2, 4, and 6 months of age, followed by a booster at 15-18 months and another at 4-6 years. Additionally, adolescents and adults are recommended to receive a Td (tetanus and diphtheria) booster every 10 years.
A diphtheria vaccine is effective for prevention and available in a number of formulations.
Diphtheria vaccine is available at almost all Government Hospitals. Few hospitals give vaccine free of cost.
Tetanus-Diphtheria Vaccine
A diphtheria vaccine is effective for prevention and available in a number of formulations.
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A diphtheria vaccine is effective for prevention and available in a number of formulations.
No. Because what is given is not a the whole virus. All have weakened or partial viruses and only enough is given to produce an immune response.
The Tdap is a vaccine that contains tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. The DTaP vaccine, which protects against the same illnesses, is given to infants and children. The Tdap vaccine is now recommended for certain adults.
A diphtheria vaccine is effective for prevention and available in a number of formulations.
A diphtheria vaccine is effective for prevention and available in a number of formulations.
Diphtheria,Pertussis, Tetanus
A diphtheria vaccine is effective for prevention and available in a number of formulations.