DTaP is a vaccine administered to children younger than 7 years old for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Tdap is a booster vaccine given to individuals 7 years or older, typically around ages 11-12, for the same diseases.
La vacuna DTaP protege contra la difteria, el tétanos y la tos ferina. Se administra a lactantes y niños menores de 7 años en cinco dosis. La vacuna Tdap protege contra las mismas enfermedades, pero se administra a niños mayores de 7 años, adolescentes y adultos.
| Front | DtaP versus TDaP |
|---|---|
| Back | 2mo, 4mo, 6mo, 15-18mo, 4-6yrs) TDaP (x>7 years) 11-12 years |
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