DTP vaccine
Childhood triple shot
DTP vaccine is a combination immunization protecting against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough).
Given as a series of shots in infancy and childhood, with boosters later in life.
The abbreviation sometimes appears as DTaP, where the lowercase "a" indicates an acellular pertussis component with fewer side effects than earlier formulations.
- immunizationProtective medical injection
- three in oneCombined trio functioning together
- shotQuick liquor serving
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- infantVery young child
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Immunization against bacterial spasm disease
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Medication to eliminate bacteria
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