Dosage
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis Vaccine's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
|
| | | IM | Usually given in children, refer Paediatric Dosage |
| 0.5 | 0.5 (0.5) | As recommended. | IM | In Usa 3 dose are given at intervals of 2 months, 4th dose at least 6th months and 5th dose at school entry. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 0.5 ml | 0.5 (0.5) | As recommended. | Intramuscular | 3 doses at interval of 4 weeks. Booster dose at 1½ years of age and then at 5 years of age. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| 0.5 ml | 0.5 (0.5) | As recommended. | Intramuscular | 3 doses at interval of 4 weeks,4th dose after 3---12 month |