DPT vaccine is given to develop immunity against_____disease
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The DPT vaccine or DTP vaccine is a class of combination vaccines against three infectious diseases in humans: diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus. The vaccine components include diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and either killed whole cells of the bacterium that causes pertussis or pertussis antigens.
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diphtheria , tetanus and pertussis
Explanation:
DPT vaccine protects children and adults against diphtheria (D), pertussis (P, also known as whooping cough) and tetanus (T). DPT vaccine is given as a number of injections to infants and young children. Children should get three injections in the first year and a fourth injection when they are 18 months old. DPT vaccine can prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person. Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds. DIPHTHERIA (D) can lead to difficulty breathing, heart failure, paralysis, or death.