This vaccine protects against diphtheria, a bacterial disease that affects the throat and can cause serious or deadly complications.

See also: Immunizations - general overview

Immunization - diphtheria; Vaccine - diphtheria

VACCINE INFORMATION

There are three forms of diphtheria immunization.

The DTaP vaccine is a 3-in-1 vaccine that protects against diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus. It can be given to children less than 7 years old. It is given by injection, usually into the arm or the thigh.

The DT vaccine is a 2-in-1 vaccine that protects against diphtheria and tetanus. It can be given to children less than 7 years old. It is given by injection, usually into the arm or thigh.

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Diphtheria immunization (vaccine) Prevention

Review Date: 08/18/2006
Reviewed By: Benjamin W. Van Voorhees, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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