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Fast Facts About DAPTACEL Vaccine
1. What Is DAPTACEL Vaccine?
DAPTACEL vaccine, known as a DTaP vaccine, is given to children to prevent 3
serious diseases – pertussis (P), tetanus (T) and diphtheria (D). DAPTACEL vaccine
works by causing the body to make its own protection (antibodies) against these
diseases.
DAPTACEL vaccine does not contain any live bacteria so it cannot cause pertussis,
tetanus or diphtheria to the children who receive it. It only uses inactive parts of the
bacteria to help develop immunity to the disease.
2. Why Should My Child Receive DAPTACEL
Vaccine?
Vaccination is the best way to protect your child against pertussis, tetanus, and
diphtheria. Of course, DAPTACEL vaccine may not protect 100% of the people who
get the vaccine and it cannot be used to treat any of these diseases.
3. When Is DAPTACEL Vaccine Given?
DAPTACEL vaccine is administered according to the standard DTaP vaccine
schedule. To be fully immunized against pertussis, tetanus and diphtheria, your child
should receive a total of 5 DTaP injections by the time he is 6 years of age. Generally
those injections are given at 2, 4, 6 months of age, then between 15 and 18 months
and at 4-6 years of age. If your child misses one of the scheduled injections, talk
with your child’s doctor or health-care provider and schedule another visit as soon as
possible.
4. How Well Does DAPTACEL Vaccine Work?
DAPTACEL vaccine has been demonstrated to protect against the full range of
pertussis infection. In clinical studies, it has been shown to be 85% effective against
severe pertussis, and 78% effective against all severities of pertussis, including mild
disease. Experts have stated that vaccines that are protective against mild pertussis
may be more effective at interrupting disease transmission.
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5. Does DAPTACEL Vaccine Have Side Effects?
The most common side effects with DAPTACEL vaccine are redness, swelling, and
soreness or tenderness where the injection was given; fever, fussiness, and crying
more than usual. Other side effects may occur. DAPTACEL vaccine should not be
given to children who, after a previous dose of the vaccine, have had a serious allergic
reaction (anaphylactic reaction) or encephalopathy not attributable to another cause.
These side effects usually clear up within a few days. If these events continue or
become severe, tell your child’s doctor or health-care provider.
6. Where Can I Learn More About DAPTACEL
Vaccine?
You can learn more about DAPTACEL vaccine by talking to your child’s doctor or
health-care provider and reading the information available on this site.
Ask Your Baby’s Doctor About DAPTACEL Vaccine
Today.
Bring this printout with you to the doctor’s office for reference.
SAFETY INFORMATION
DAPTACEL® (Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed) is a
vaccine given to infants and children 6 weeks through 6 years (prior to 7th birthday) to prevent
3 serious diseases: diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), and pertussis (whooping cough). As with any
vaccine, vaccination with DAPTACEL vaccine may not protect 100% of individuals. There are
risks associated with all vaccines. The most common side effects with DAPTACEL vaccine are
redness, swelling, and soreness or tenderness where the injection was given; fever, fussiness,
and crying more than usual. Other side effects may occur. DAPTACEL vaccine should not be
given to children who, after a previous dose of the vaccine, have had a serious allergic reaction
(anaphylactic reaction) or encephalopathy not attributable to another cause.
For more information about DAPTACEL vaccine, refer to the Patient Information on
DAPTACEL.com and talk to your child’s health-care provider.
©2000-2005, Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
Discovery Drive, Swiftwater, PA 18370
PATIENT INFORMATION
DAPTACEL®
Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and
Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed
– Has a moderate or severe illness with or without a fever. Talk to your
child’s doctor or health-care provider about this first, as minor
illnesses may not be a problem
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– Is taking any medications or has recently been given any other
vaccine
Read this information carefully before your child receives this
vaccine.
• This information is a summary and does not list all the possible benefits
and risks of DAPTACEL vaccine. It does not take the place of talking with
your child’s doctor or other health-care provider
What are the possible side effects of DAPTACEL vaccine?
DAPTACEL vaccine may cause the following side effects:
• Ask your child’s doctor or health-care provider for a copy of the Vaccine
Information Sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)
• Poor appetite, vomiting, drowsiness, crying more than usual
What is DAPTACEL vaccine?
DAPTACEL vaccine is given to children to prevent the three serious
diseases listed below. DAPTACEL vaccine works by causing the body to
make its own protection (antibodies) against these diseases*:
• Diphtheria: Diphtheria can infect the throat, causing a thick covering
that puts out a poison that can lead to problems with
breathing, paralysis, heart failure, and sometimes even
death
• Tetanus:
The tetanus (lockjaw) germ enters the body through cuts,
scratches, or wounds in the skin. Tetanus may cause a
painful tightening of the muscles, seizures, and even death.
It can also lead to “locking” of the jaw, preventing that
person from opening his or her mouth or swallowing
• Pertussis: Pertussis (whooping cough) is a highly infectious disease,
which means it is easily spread. It causes severe spells of
coughing that may interfere with normal breathing. The
coughing is often accompanied by a “whooping” sound.
Pertussis can also cause pneumonia, seizures, brain
damage, and even death
*Note: The vaccine cannot cause any of these diseases.
Why should your child receive this vaccine?
Vaccination is the best-known way to protect your child against the
following serious illnesses: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. DAPTACEL
vaccine may not protect 100% of the people who get the vaccine
(especially people with immune system disorders), and it cannot be used to
treat any of these diseases.
How is DAPTACEL vaccine given?
Your child should receive a total of four injections in the first two years of
life: three in the first six months and another toward the middle of the
second year of life. If your child misses one of the scheduled injections, talk
with your child’s doctor or health-care provider and schedule another visit
as soon as possible. It is important to make sure your child receives all
four injections; otherwise, your child will not be fully immunized
against these diseases.
What to tell your child’s doctor or health-care provider before your
child receives DAPTACEL vaccine:
• Before your child receives DAPTACEL vaccine, you must tell your
doctor or health-care provider if your child:
• Soreness, tenderness, redness, or swelling at the site of injection
• Fever and fussiness
These side effects usually clear up within a few days. If these events
continue or become severe, tell your child’s doctor or health-care provider.
Please tell your doctor or health-care provider if your child:
• Had any of the following problems after a dose of DAPTACEL vaccine or
any other vaccine that protects against pertussis:
– A high temperature (105°F or higher) within 48 hours after receiving
the vaccine
– Collapse or a shock-like state within 48 hours after receiving the
vaccine
– Constant crying that lasted 3 or more hours within 48 hours after
receiving the vaccine
– Seizures with or without a fever within 3 days after receiving the
vaccine
Please be aware of the following other side effects that may occur:
As with any vaccine, there is a small risk of allergic reactions. Some signs
of allergic reactions are hives, swelling of the throat, low blood pressure,
shock, and difficulty breathing. If your child experiences any of these signs,
speak to your child’s doctor or health-care provider and seek treatment
right away. These reactions are rare and usually occur before leaving the
doctor’s office.
Brain or nervous system illnesses, collapse or periods of unconsciousness
or lack of awareness, and seizures have occurred with other pertussis
vaccines. Rarely, other serious events have been reported after vaccination
with some pertussis vaccines; however, these risks are extremely
uncommon.
If you notice any other problems or symptoms following vaccination, please
inform your child’s doctor or health-care provider immediately.
What are the ingredients of DAPTACEL vaccine?
DAPTACEL vaccine contains these ingredients:
• Noninfectious proteins from diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis bacteria
• 2-phenoxyethanol (not as a preservative), sodium chloride (salt),
aluminum, and aluminum salts
• Low levels of formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde
The stopper to the vial of this product contains latex that may cause
allergic reactions.
For more information about DAPTACEL vaccine, talk to your child’s doctor
or health-care provider.
– Is younger than 6 weeks or older than 6 years of age
– Previously had any allergic reaction to DAPTACEL vaccine or any of the
ingredients in this vaccine, which also includes latex from the vial
stopper (see section describing ingredients)
– Had a life-threatening allergic reaction to any vaccine that protects
against diphtheria, tetanus, or pertussis in the past
– Had symptoms of a brain or nervous system disorder after receiving a
vaccine that contained pertussis
• Also, tell your doctor or health-care provider if your child:
– Has a tendency to have seizures
– Had a syndrome called Guillain-Barrè after receiving a vaccine that
contained tetanus toxoid
– Has a problem with bleeding, or bruises easily
This information is based on the DAPTACEL vaccine full Prescribing
Information dated March 2003.
Manufactured by:
Aventis Pasteur Limited
Toronto Ontario Canada
MKT9119
©2004 Aventis Pasteur Inc.
Distributed by:
Aventis Pasteur Inc.
Swiftwater PA 18370 USA
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