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Diphtheria (DTaP, Tdap, Td) |
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Diphtheria is a serious disease caused by bacteria. The actual disease is caused when the bacteria release a toxin, or poison, into a person's body. |
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Diphtheria bacteria live in the mouth, throat, and nose of an infected person and can be passed to others by coughing or sneezing. Occasionally, transmission occurs from skin sores or through articles soiled with oozing from sores of infected people. |
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Diphtheria can lead to severe breathing problems, heart problems, and paralysis. Death occurs in 5%–10% of people infected with diphtheria. |
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Diphtheria was once a greatly feared illness in the United States. In the 1920s, there were between 100,000 and 200,000 cases of diphtheria each year with 13,000–15,000 deaths. Because of widespread immunization and better living conditions, diphtheria is now rare in the United States. |
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Vaccination is the most effective step you can take to be protected from this serious disease. |
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| Diphtheria Vaccine Schedule |
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| All children should get 5 doses of DTaP (diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis) vaccine, beginning when they're 2 months old. If your child misses a dose or gets behind schedule, make sure they get the next dose as soon as possible. Older children, teens, and adults should receive Tdap vaccine and after that, a Td booster dose every 10 years. |
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| Trusted Websites |
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| Diphtheria |
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| Find fact sheets for parents and children, resources, multimedia, and more from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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| Information about Diphtheria |
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| Includes information about the disease, immunization, recommendations, and resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics |
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Video Library |
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| DTaP Vaccine - Vaccines and Your Baby: The DTaP vaccine is a combination of three vaccines in one. This vaccine prevents diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis. The vaccine creates immunity to the toxins created by the bacteria that cause these diseases. |
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| >> view all diphtheria videos |
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| Personal Testimonies |
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| Stories of suffering and loss from diphtheria |
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| More Diphtheria Information |
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| Diphtheria disease and vaccine information |
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| This page was reviewed
on January 28, 2013 |
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The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC), a non-profit organization, works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance the delivery of safe and effective immunization services. IAC also facilitates communication about the safety, efficacy, and use of vaccines within the broad immunization community of patients, parents, healthcare organizations, and government health agencies. |
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