21K views · 253 reactions | Giving children the diptheria, tetanus and acellular (DTaP) vaccine is one of the most important parts of keeping them healthy and protecting them from illness throughout their lives. Pediatric infectious diseases specialist Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse says the consequences of not following the DTaP vaccine schedule can be devastating. https://mayocl.in/2GiEvqK | Mayo Clinic | Facebook

Childhood vaccine myths & facts DPT vaccine provides protection against Diptheria, Tetanus & Pertussis to your baby & is given at 6,10 & 14 weeks, 16-18 months & 4-6 years of age in vaccine schedule. DPT vaccine is available in 2 options - the DTwP (whole cell) and the DTaP (acellular) vaccines. DTwP vaccine is composed of tetanus and diphtheria toxoids as well as killed whole-cell pertussis (wP) bacteria which leads to more side effects → PAINFUL vaccines. DTaP vaccine is characterised by remov