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Tripedia is used for:
Immunizing children 7 years of age and younger against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough).
Tripedia is a vaccine. It works by providing long-term protection against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis by stimulating the body to produce antibodies that neutralize the bacterial or their toxins that cause these conditions.
Do NOT use Tripedia if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Tripedia , including thimerosal or gelatin
- you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) or neurologic reaction to any previous dose of this or a similar vaccine
- you had a decreased level of consciousness, had prolonged seizures, or have been in a coma within 7 days of receiving any pertussis-containing vaccine
- you have a progressive neurologic disorder including infantile spasms, uncontrolled epilepsy (seizures), or decreasing level of consciousness or coma
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
How to use Tripedia :
Use Tripedia as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Tripedia is usually administered as an injection at the doctor's office, hospital, or a clinic. The injection is only given intramuscularly (IM, into a muscle), usually in the upper arm or upper thigh. This vaccine is administered as indicated in the recommended immunization schedule for infants and children. The vaccine schedule is started in infants between 6 weeks and 2 months of age and should be completed before the child's seventh birthday. Booster injections may be required at the time of an injury in older children and adults if it has been 5 to 10 years since the last tetanus vaccine was received. Ask the doctor or pharmacist any questions that you may have about Tripedia .
- It is very important to receive each vaccine as scheduled. Be sure to make a note of when each vaccine was given for the child's medical record.
- If you miss a dose of the vaccine series, contact your doctor immediately.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Tripedia .
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