What is DPT vaccine?
The DPT vaccine or DTP vaccine is a class of combination vaccines against three infectious diseases in humans: diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus.
Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis are potentially serious bacterial diseases that can be prevented through vaccination.
DPT vaccine combines diphtheria and tetanus toxoids adsorbed with pertussis vaccine consists of a sterile isotonic sodium chloride solution containing sodium phosphate buffer to control pH.
When is DPT vaccine given to children?
The DPT vaccine is given in doses of 5 to children in the following age groups:
2 months
4 months
6 months
15 to 18 months
4 to 6 years
DPT3 coverage rate in India
The coverage rate for DPT3, the third dose of DPT vaccines, in India rose to an all-time of 93% in 2022.
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