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Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) booster vaccine for 18 month old children

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Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) booster vaccine for 18 month old children

This translated information resource provides information on the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) booster vaccine given for free to children at 18 months old through the National Immunisation Program schedule. It describes what diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) are, describes the vaccines and also side effects. It also has a short pre-immunisation checklist.
Published:
January 2016
Last reviewed:
April 2023

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