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DTaP immunization — Like DPT, DTaP protects from diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus. DTaP is the same as DTP, except that it contains only acellular pertussis vaccine which is thought to cause fewer of the minor reactions associated with immunization … Medical dictionary
DtaP/IPV/Hib — a primary immunization given to infants typically at 2, 3, and 4 months of age. It protects against five diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio (inactivated polio vaccine), and Haemophilus influenzae type b infection… … The new mediacal dictionary
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases — The National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), formerly known as the National Immunization Program until April, 2006, is charged with responsibility for the planning, coordination, and conduct of immunization activities in … Wikipedia
Vaccination, DTaP — Like DPT, DTaP protects from diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus. DTaP is the same as DTP, except that it contains only acellular pertussis vaccine which is thought to cause fewer of the minor reactions associated with immunization … Medical dictionary
Cocooning (immunization) — This Bangladeshi infant was being immunized, but “cocooning” would also involve vaccinating the mother and other close family members … Wikipedia
diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine — DTaP vaccine; a combination of diphtheria toxoid, tetanus toxoid, and acellular pertussis vaccine; adsorbed on an aluminum adsorbing agent. It is administered intramuscularly to children younger than seven years of age, for simultaneous… … Medical dictionary
Vaccination schedule — A vaccination schedule is a series of vaccinations, including the timing of all doses, which may be either recommended or compulsory, depending on the country of residence. A vaccine is an antigenic preparation used to produce active immunity to… … Wikipedia
DPT vaccine — For other uses, see DTP (disambiguation). DPT vaccine Combination of Diphtheria vaccine Vaccine Pertussis vaccine Vaccine Tetanus vaccine Vaccine Clinical data Pregnancy cat. ? … Wikipedia
Pertussis — Classification and external resources A young boy coughing due to pertussis. ICD 10 A37 … Wikipedia
DNA vaccination — The making of a DNA vaccine. DNA vaccination is a technique for protecting an organism against disease by injecting it with genetically engineered DNA to produce an immunological response. Nucleic acid vaccines are still experimental, and have… … Wikipedia
