DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis)

DTaP prevents diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Kids younger than seven get DTaP vaccine.

Kids under seven who can't tolerate the pertussis component in DTaP can get vaccinated with DT since it doesn't contain pertussis. Kids should get five doses of DTaP; one dose at each of the following ages:

• 2 months.
• 4 months.
• 6 months.
• 15 to 18 months.
• 4 to 6 years.

State-Supplied Vaccine

• Current State-Supplied DTaP-Containing Vaccines

Vaccine Information Statements

• DTaP (PDF)
• Multiple Vaccines (PDF)
• There is no separate Vaccine Information Statement for combination vaccines. For patients getting Pediarix, give the Vaccine Information Statements for DTaP (PDF), Hepatitis B (PDF), and IPV (PDF).

Fact Sheets

• Pertussis Weekly Update (PDF)
  • 2016 Pertussis Summary for Washington State (PDF)
• DTaP Parent Fact Sheet (PDF)
• DTaP Provider Fact Sheet (PDF)
• Whooping Cough Flyer for Pregnant Women (Public Health--Seattle & King County)
  • English (PDF)
  • Spanish (PDF)

Related Information

• DTaP Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions

External Resources

• Vaccines and Immunizations (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• Find a local health department