Navajo County Public Health Services
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Diptheria, Ttetanus, Pertussis vaccines
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis are serious diseases.
Diphtheria
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Diphtheria causes a thick covering in the back of the throat
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It can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, and even death
Tetanus (Lockjaw)
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>Tetanus causes painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body
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It can lead to "locking" of the jaw so the person cannot open his mouth or swallow.
Tetanus can lead to death.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
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Pertussis, causes coughing spells so bad that it is hard for infants to eat,
drink, or breathe. These can last for weeks.
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It can lead to pneumonia, seizures (jerking and staring) spells, brain damage, and
death.
When should your child get vaccinated?
Most children should get a dose at these ages
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2 months
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4 months
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6 months
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12 - 18 months
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4 - 6 years
At 11-12 years of age and every 10 years after that you should get a booster to
prevent diphtheria and tetanus.
For more information, visit your local health department or Center for Disease Control
and Prevention, Arizona Department of Health.
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