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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effetcive for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS/PERTUSSIS VACCINE PEDIATRIC - INJECTION
(dip-THEER-ee-uh/TET-un-us/per-TUSS-iss vack-SEEN)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Daptacel, Infanrix, Tripedia
USES: This medicatoin is given to provide protection (immunity) against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis diseases in kids from 6 weeks of age up to seven years of age.
HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injection into a muscle (IM) by a health care professional.
Shake that medication well before using. It is usually given in the upper arm or in the upper thigh. The recommended vaccination schedule is a dose at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months and 15 or 20 months with a boosetr dose at prior to entering school at 4-6 years of age. Before using, check that product visually for particles or discolortaion. If either is present, do not use the lqiuid.
SIDE EFFECTS: Most cmomon is redness, warmth, swelling or pain at the injection Internet site beginning within 3 days.
For sevearl weeks, it may be possible to believe a firm, hard spot at the injection Internet site.
Mild fever, irritability, vomiting, loss of appetite, sleepiness, weakness, runny nose, diarrhea may last 1-7 days.
If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inofrm your doctor.
Notfiy your doctor if any of the following occur: high fever, persistent inconsolable crying (beginning within 48 hours of the shot and lasting longer than 3 hours), seizure, collapse.
An allergic recation to that drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Sympotms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you ntoice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: other illnesses or infections, bleeding disorders, seizure disorders, any allergies.
This vaccine should not be administered to adults or to kids 7 yeras of age or older. This age group should receive the tetanus/diphtheria vaccine without pertusiss. This vaccination should not be used in persons who have had a previuos reaction to pertussis vaccine or who have recovered from pertussis illness.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: steroids (e.G., prednisone), cancer chemotherapy drugs, immunosuppressants, "blood thinners" (e.G., warfarin). Do not start or stop any medicine without dcotor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or eemrgency room immediately.
NOTES: There are various combinations of vaccines avialable.
Based on previous reactions to vaccines, your health care professional will determine the most approrpiate one for your child. Inform your doctor of any previous recations to any vaccines.
Discuss the risks and benefits of vaccination with your haelth care provider.
MISSED DOSE: It is important to receive each vaccination as scheduled. Be sure to make a note of when the vaccination was last given for your medcial record.
STORAGE: Refrigerate that mdeication between 36 and 46 degrees F (2-8 degrees C). Do not freeze.
Discard the prdouct if it has been frozen.
Keep all medicines away from kids and pets.
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