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DPT

¹ American

Or DTP

diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus: a mixed vaccine of formalin-inactivated diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccine, used for primary immunization.

dpt. ² American

abbreviation

department.
deponent.

dpt British

abbreviation

department

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Total revenue is expected to grow 11.4% to $12.04 billion, with commercial engines and services revenue seen rising 15.8% to $8.86 billion and DPT revenue expected to increase 2% to $2.57 billion.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

After seeing a television special on possible dangers of the DPT vaccine, Fisher suspected a link to the vaccine.

From Washington Post • May 20, 2019

The World Health Organization’s Expanded Program on Immunization ensures that 85% of the world’s young children now receive at least DPT vaccine against diptheria, pertussis and tetanus.

From The Guardian • Oct. 17, 2016

The World Health Organization's Expanded Program on Immunization ensures that 85 percent of the world's young children now receive at least DPT vaccine against diptheria, pertussis and tetanus.

From US News • Oct. 14, 2016

Two months later, when Sarah received her second DPT vaccine, she grew lethargic, and the startle responses increased in frequency.

From Slate • Sep. 16, 2015

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