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Factsheet: Diphtheria,
tetanus and whole-cell pertussis (whooping cough) (DTwP) primary
immunisations
Title:
Factsheet: Diphtheria, tetanus and whole-cell pertussis (whooping
cough) (DTwP) primary immunisations |
Published:
Reproduced by the HPA, April 2003, on behalf of the Department
of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) with permission
from the Department of Health. |
Description:
This factsheet provides referenced information on diphtheria,
tetanus and whole-cell pertussis (whooping cough) (DTwP)
vaccine.
DTwP is usually given as a single injection with haemophilus
influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine. The vaccine used in primary
immunisations is different from the diphtheria, tetanus
and
acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccine used as a pre-school booster.
The factsheet describes their effectiveness, safety issues
about
the vaccine and further reading. It also gives detailed information
on diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis infection. Written
in a
question and answer format and with a glossary explaining the
technical medical terms, it is designed to provide concise
yet
comprehensive information on these serious diseases and the
vaccine that protects against them. |
Format:
A4, 20 pages, booklet. |
Other
formats:
Also available in PDF format. Click here
(123kb) |
Target
group:
Health professionals only. |
Additional
Information:
Additional information on the Hib booster
is available from the DHSSPS website on www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/publichealth
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