DTP Vaccine
Definition
DTP vaccine confers immunity to diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. The vaccine used in the United States is actually multiple diphtheria and tetanus toxoids combined with acellular pertussis (DTaP). The original vaccine, which as of 2004 was still used in other parts of the world, contains whole cells of Bordatella pertussis, the organism that causes pertussis, better known as whooping cough. The whole cell vaccine is more likely to cause adverse effects and does not provide any greater immunity.
Description
DTP vaccine conveys immunity to...
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