DPT immunization
DPT
vaccine is a 3-in-1 that protects against diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus. Diphtheria
is a bacterial infection that attacks the throat and can cause serious or fatal
complications.
Pertussis (whooping cough) is a bacterial inteksi the airways characterized by persistent severe cough and respiratory sounds shrill. Pertussis lasts for several weeks and can cause severe coughing attacks so that the child can not breathe, eat or drink. Pertussis can also cause serious complications, such as pneumonia, seizures and brain damage.
Tetanus is a bacterial infection that can cause stiffness in the jaw and seizures
DPT vaccine is a vaccine 3-in-1 can be given to children younger than 7 years.
Usually there DPT vaccine by injection, is injected in the arm or thigh muscles.
DPT given 3 times, which is when children from 2 months (DPT I), 3 months (DPT II) and 4 months (DPT III); intervals of not less than 4 weeks. DPT given 1 year anniversary after DPT III and at preschool age (5-6 years).
If the child has an allergic reaction to the pertussis vaccine, it should be taken DT, not DPT.
After getting the initial immunization series, Td vaccine should be given a booster at age 14-16 years and then every 10 years (since the vaccine only provides protection for 10 years, after 10 years should be given a booster).
DPT often cause mild side effects, such as mild fever or soreness at the injection site for a few days. These side effects occur because of the pertussis components in the vaccine.
At less than 1% injection, DTP cause the following complications:
- High fever (more than 40.5 ° Celsius)
- Seizures
- Febrile seizures (risk higher in children who have had a previous history of seizures or seizures contained in the family)
- Shock (blue, pale, weak, do not respond).
If the child is suffering from illness more serious than a mild flu, DPT can be postponed until the child is healthy.
If the child ever had seizures, brain disease or abnormal development, DPT injection is often delayed until the condition improves or seizure control.
1-2 days after getting a DPT shot, may be mild fever, pain, redness or swelling at the injection site.
To overcome the pain and reduce fever, can be given acetaminophen (or ibuprofen).
To reduce pain at the injection site can also be done more frequently warm compress or move their arms or legs in question.
Pertussis (whooping cough) is a bacterial inteksi the airways characterized by persistent severe cough and respiratory sounds shrill. Pertussis lasts for several weeks and can cause severe coughing attacks so that the child can not breathe, eat or drink. Pertussis can also cause serious complications, such as pneumonia, seizures and brain damage.
Tetanus is a bacterial infection that can cause stiffness in the jaw and seizures
DPT vaccine is a vaccine 3-in-1 can be given to children younger than 7 years.
Usually there DPT vaccine by injection, is injected in the arm or thigh muscles.
DPT given 3 times, which is when children from 2 months (DPT I), 3 months (DPT II) and 4 months (DPT III); intervals of not less than 4 weeks. DPT given 1 year anniversary after DPT III and at preschool age (5-6 years).
If the child has an allergic reaction to the pertussis vaccine, it should be taken DT, not DPT.
After getting the initial immunization series, Td vaccine should be given a booster at age 14-16 years and then every 10 years (since the vaccine only provides protection for 10 years, after 10 years should be given a booster).
DPT often cause mild side effects, such as mild fever or soreness at the injection site for a few days. These side effects occur because of the pertussis components in the vaccine.
At less than 1% injection, DTP cause the following complications:
- High fever (more than 40.5 ° Celsius)
- Seizures
- Febrile seizures (risk higher in children who have had a previous history of seizures or seizures contained in the family)
- Shock (blue, pale, weak, do not respond).
If the child is suffering from illness more serious than a mild flu, DPT can be postponed until the child is healthy.
If the child ever had seizures, brain disease or abnormal development, DPT injection is often delayed until the condition improves or seizure control.
1-2 days after getting a DPT shot, may be mild fever, pain, redness or swelling at the injection site.
To overcome the pain and reduce fever, can be given acetaminophen (or ibuprofen).
To reduce pain at the injection site can also be done more frequently warm compress or move their arms or legs in question.
