DTP vaccine

American  

noun

1. a vaccine administered to children protecting them against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.

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DTP vaccine Scientific  

/ dē′tē-pē′ /

1. A combination vaccine administered intramuscularly to immunize children against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis infections. It consists of diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccine, which contains inactivated parts of the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.

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Example Sentences

The three diseases the DTP vaccine protects against are all highly dangerous or even deadly for children if contracted.

From Salon • Jul. 21, 2022

India had the highest increase in children missing their first dose of the DTP vaccine.

From Washington Times • Jul. 15, 2021

In 2020, 3,038,000 kids in India did not receive the first dose of the DTP vaccine, up from 1,403,000 children in 2019.

From Washington Times • Jul. 15, 2021

Health officials say children should receive their first dose of the measles vaccine between 12 and 15 months of age and their first doses of the DTP vaccine before age 7.

From Washington Times • Jul. 15, 2021