Difference between DTaP and dTaP
Difference Between DTaP and dTaP
- Diphtheria containing vaccines are produced in two strengths according to the diphtheria toxoid content:
- vaccines containing the higher dose of diphtheria toxoid (abbreviated to 'D') contain not less than 30IU
- vaccines containing the lower dose of diphtheria toxoid (abbreviated to 'd') contain approximately 2IU
Reference:
- (1) Immunisation Against Infectious Disease - "The Green Book". Chapter 24.Pertussis (April 2019)
- (2) Immunisation Against Infectious Disease - "The Green Book". Chapter 15. Diptheria (April 2019)
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