Why DTP vaccine is always given together?
DTP vaccine is a combination vaccine given to prevent Diptheria, Tetanus and Pertussis. All the 3 vaccines are identified as mandatory vaccines. So, it makes sense to give them together to reduce the no. of pricks. Sometimes. Pertussis component, if whole cell is used, may produce some allergic reactions. In those cases, acellular Pertussis or … Read more