Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Vaccines: MedlinePlus

Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Vaccines: MedlinePlus

Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Vaccines 01/19/2016 11:47 AM EST Source: National Library of Medicine Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) are serious bacterial infections. Tetanus causes painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body. It can lead to "locking" of the jaw. Diphtheria usually affects the nose and throat. Whooping cough causes uncontrollable coughing. Vaccines can protect you from these diseases. In the U.S., there are four combination vaccines: DTaP prevents all three diseases. It is for children younger than seven years old. Tdap also prevents all three. It is for older children and adults. DT prevents diphtheria and tetanus. It is for children younger than seven who cannot tolerate the pertussis vaccine. Td prevents diphtheria and tetanus. It is for older children and adults. It is usually given as a booster dose every 10 years. You may also get it earlier if you get a severe and dirty wound or burn. Some people should not get these vaccines, including those who have had severe reactions to the shots before. Check with your doctor first if you have seizures, a neurologic problem, or Guillain-Barre syndrome. Also let your doctor know if you don't feel well the day of the shot; you may need to postpone it. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Related Health Topics Childhood Immunization Diphtheria Immunization Tetanus Whooping Cough National Institutes of Health The primary NIH organization for research on Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Vaccines is theNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Disclaimers MedlinePlus links to health information from the National Institutes of Health and other federal government agencies. MedlinePlus also links to health information from non-government Web sites. See our disclaimer about external links and our quality guidelines. Summary Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) are serious bacterial infections. Tetanus causes painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body. It can lead to "locking" of the jaw. Diphtheria usually affects the nose and throat. Whooping cough causes uncontrollable coughing. Vaccines can protect you from these diseases. In the U.S., there are four combination vaccines: DTaP prevents all three diseases. It is for children younger than seven years old. Tdap also prevents all three. It is for older children and adults. DT prevents diphtheria and tetanus. It is for children younger than seven who cannot tolerate the pertussis vaccine. Td prevents diphtheria and tetanus. It is for older children and adults. It is usually given as a booster dose every 10 years. You may also get it earlier if you get a severe and dirty wound or burn. Some people should not get these vaccines, including those who have had severe reactions to the shots before. Check with your doctor first if you have seizures, a neurologic problem, or Guillain-Barre syndrome. Also let your doctor know if you don't feel well the day of the shot; you may need to postpone it. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Start Here Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP) Vaccines: What You Need to Know (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - PDF Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis: Ask the Experts (Immunization Action Coalition) Td (Tetanus and Diphtheria) Vaccine: What You Need to Know (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - PDFAvailable in Spanish Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) Vaccine: What You Need to Know (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - PDF Specifics Current Vaccine Shortages and Delays (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Diphtheria Vaccination (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Diphtheria Vaccination: Who Needs It? (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Vaccination (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Pertussis: Prevention  (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) Tetanus (Lockjaw) Vaccination (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Diphtheria-Tetanus Vaccine  (National Institutes of Health) ClinicalTrials.gov: Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis Vaccines  (National Institutes of Health) Journal ArticlesReferences and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine) Article: Vaccination Coverage Among Children in Kindergarten - United States, 2014-15... 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