Diphtheria Immunization (Vaccine)
Alternate Names : Immunization - Diphtheria, Vaccine - Diphtheria
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Delay or do not give (contraindications)
If the child is sick with something more serious than a mild cold, DTaP may be delayed until the child is better.
If the child has had any of the following after an earlier DTaP, consult with the health care provider before the child receives another injection of the vaccine:
- seizures within 3 to 7 days after injection
- any serious brain problem within 7 days after injection
- worsening of seizures or other brain problem (at any time)
- mouth, throat, or face swelling (serious allergy) within a few hours after injection
- difficulty breathing (serious allergy) within a few hours after injection
- temperature of 105 degrees F or higher within 2 days after injection
- shock or collapse within 2 days after injection
- persistent, uncontrolled crying that lasts for more than 3 hours at a time within 2 days after injection
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