Diphtheria Tetanus Vaccine Flashcards
1
Q
Trade Name
A
Generic
2
Q
Abbreviation
A
DT
3
Q
Type
A
Inactivated Bavteria
4
Q
Route
A
IM
5
Q
Dose 0.5ml
A
NA
6
Q
storage
A
fridge 2-8 C and
36-46 F
7
Q
Schedule
A
2m 4m 6m 15-18m 4-6yrs
8
Q
Indicatected
A
for children who cant tolerate pertusis
9
Q
Storage and handling
A
2-8 fridge C and 36-46 F
10
Q
Comments
A
If the fourth dose of DT , DTp or Dtap is administered berfore the futh birhtday, a booster (fifth) dose is recommended at 4 through 6 yts of age , The fith dose is not requried if the fourth dose was given after the forth bu
