Children younger than 7 years of age receive dtap, while older children and adults receive tdap or td Vaccines are available that can help prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) All infants and children, adolescents, and adults should get vaccinated. Pertussis (ap), also known as “whooping cough,” can cause uncontrollable, violent coughing that makes it hard to breathe, eat, or drink Pertussis can be extremely serious especially in babies and young children, causing pneumonia, convulsions, brain damage, or death. Cdc recommends pertussis vaccines for infants and children, adolescents, and pregnant women
Cdc also recommends a dose of pertussis vaccine for adults who didn't receive one either as an adolescent or adult. Types and composition of diphtheria tetanus, and pertussis vaccines There are 11 vaccines licensed by fda to protect against these diseases. Healthcare provider information for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccines Vaccine recommendations, composition and types of vaccines, vaccine storage and handling, vaccine administration, and vaccine resources. After receiving tdap, a pregnant woman's body creates protective antibodies and passes high levels of them to the baby before birth
The letter p/p in dtap and tdap shows they also help protect against whooping cough (pertussis). Certain federal government activities have ceased due to a lack of appropriated funding.
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