Pertussis - Vaccine

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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

If uncertain whether pertussis-containing immunization should be given, consult the health care provider. (Often, a child that has problems with the DTaP vaccine can safely receive the DT vaccine, which does not contain pertussis vaccine.)