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This includes promoting nurturing, inclusive environments and actively opposing intolerance, bigotry, bias, and discrimination. Our Equity Agenda. The diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis DTaP vaccine protects against: Diphtheria : a serious infection of the throat that can block the airway and cause severe breathing problems Tetanus lockjaw : a nerve disease that can happen at any age, caused by toxin-producing bacteria contaminating a wound Pertussis whooping cough : a respiratory illness with cold-like symptoms that lead to severe coughing the "whooping" sound happens when a child breathes in deeply after a severe coughing fit.
Serious complications can affect children under 1 year old, and those younger than 6 months old are especially at risk. Teens and adults with a lasting cough might have pertussis and not realize it, and could pass it to vulnerable infants. DTaP Immunization Schedule DTaP immunizations are given as a series of 5 injections at ages: 2 months 4 months 6 months 15—18 months 4—6 years A vaccine called Tdap the booster shot should be given at ages 11 to 12, and to older teens and adults who haven't yet had a booster with pertussis coverage.
Possible Risks of DTaP Immunization The vaccine can cause mild side effects: fever ; mild crankiness; tiredness; loss of appetite; and tenderness, redness, or swelling in the area where the shot was given. When to Delay or Avoid DTaP Immunization Simple colds or other minor illnesses should not prevent immunization, but your doctor might choose to reschedule the vaccine if your child has a more serious illness.
Caring for Your Child After DTaP Immunization Your child may have a fever, soreness, and some swelling and redness in the area where the shot was given. When Should I Call the Doctor? Call if you aren't sure whether the vaccine should be postponed or avoided. An estimated one in 10 cases of whooping cough is reported to public health. Visit our COVID page for the latest updates, vaccine information , testing locations and data dashboard.
Whooping Cough. Tos ferina. For Parents. Information for Pregnant Women. Tdap Study. Whooping Cough FAQ. Preguntas frecuentes sobre la tos ferina. How serious is whooping cough? What are the symptoms of whooping cough? How soon do symptoms appear? How is whooping cough treated? How is whooping cough prevented? Are some people at higher risk from whooping cough? People at greatest risk from whooping cough include: Infants under one year old. Pregnant women especially in the third trimester.
People that have a chronic respiratory illness. How common is whooping cough in Washington? Is there still a whooping cough epidemic in Washington? Are there more cases of whooping cough than what's reported? Only about one out of every 10 cases gets reported to public health because: Sometimes whooping cough is diagnosed as something else.
Some people have whooping cough without knowing it, so they may not see a doctor and it could go undiagnosed and unreported. What if I was exposed to someone who has whooping cough? What should I do if I think someone in my family has whooping cough? How should employers handle employees returning to work who have had whooping cough?
Where can I get more information about whooping cough? There are two vaccines that protect against whooping cough: DTaP is for babies and children younger than age seven years. Tdap is for kids seven years and older, adolescents, and adults including pregnant women. Who needs the whooping cough vaccine? Who Which vaccine Adults 19 years and older who did not already get a Tdap booster Especially: Health care workers Anyone who is in contact with babies less than a year old Tdap; one dose Pregnant women even if you were previously vaccinated Tdap; one dose as early as possible during the third trimester between 27 and 36 weeks of gestation of each pregnancy Teens 11 to 18 years old preferably at 11 or 12 years of age Tdap; one dose Kids 7 to 10 years old who did not get all 5 doses of DTaP listed below Tdap; one dose Children 2 months to 7 years old DTaP One dose at each age: 2 months 4 months 6 months months years How soon can my new baby get the vaccine?
If your child is younger than seven years and isn't up to date, talk to his or her healthcare provider right away about getting caught up on DTaP vaccines. How often should adults get the whooping cough vaccine? If my child had whooping cough, should he or she still get vaccinated?
How many people are vaccinated in Washington? Can people who have been vaccinated still get whooping cough? How long does the vaccine for younger kids DTaP last? How long does the vaccine for older kids, teens, and adults Tdap last? Should I get vaccinated again if I got a Tdap vaccine a few years ago? Will vaccination recommendations change? What is the best prevention for people who are up to date on their whooping cough vaccine?
Does the flu vaccine affect how well the whooping cough vaccine works? How are the vaccines monitored for safety? Are there side effects from the vaccines? Like any medication, vaccines may cause side effects. Most are mild: Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site In children, this is more common after the fourth and fifth doses of DTaP than after the first three doses.
Mild fever Headache Tiredness Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach ache Chills, body aches, sore joints, rash, or swollen glands uncommon Moderate reactions to whooping cough vaccine are rare, but could include crying for three hours or more in children. Is it okay to get it again? There are many places that offer whooping cough vaccine: Your health care provider Most pharmacies some have limits on what ages they serve Your local health agency For your child, vaccines are often due on their scheduled well child visits and will be given by their healthcare provider.
Are there vaccination clinics? Will there be school vaccination clinics? Does Medicare cover the vaccine? Does Washington Apple Health Medicaid cover the vaccine? Why should pregnant women get vaccinated against whooping cough? Why should pregnant women get vaccinated during each pregnancy?
If I recently gave birth, can I get the whooping cough vaccine? Should new dads and siblings get vaccinated? Does breastfeeding protect my baby from whooping cough? Were there documented whooping cough cases in healthcare workers during the epidemic? Do healthcare providers in Washington report all people tested for whooping cough?
Which vaccine. Adults 19 years and older who did not already get a Tdap booster Especially: Health care workers Anyone who is in contact with babies less than a year old.
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