OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
THE GOOD BAD AND UGLY OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
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The infant had the first of a series of vaccines which caused the disease
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The infant had the pertussis disease and has already produced antibodies against the disease.
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The infant had the first of a series of vaccines which protected him from getting the disease.
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The infant had the pertussis disease and will get diphtheria in the future.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Babies need 3 shots of DTaP to build up high levels of protection against diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough. Then, young children need 2 booster shots to maintain that protection through early childhood.
Detailed explanation-2: -Give one dose at each of these ages: 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15 through 18 months, and 4 through 6 years.
Detailed explanation-3: -3 primary doses of DPT vaccine are given at 4 weeks interval starting at 6 weeks of age and then at 10 and 14 weeks with two boosters at 15-18 months and 5 years. Tdap is then given at 10 years and subsequently every 10 years thereafter.
Detailed explanation-4: -DTaP is the name of the whooping cough vaccine for children (2 months through 6 years). DTaP vaccine combines protection against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough).
Detailed explanation-5: -DTaP vaccine can prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person. Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds.
Detailed explanation-6: -CDC routinely recommends DTaP at 2, 4, and 6 months, at 15 through 18 months, and at 4 through 6 years. CDC routinely recommends Tdap for children ages 7 through 10 years who are not fully vaccinated (see note 1) against pertussis: Single dose of Tdap for those not fully vaccinated (see note 1) or.