Bill Would Allow Parents To Opt Out Of Vaccines May 2, 2008
"Two months after that he had the DTap [diptheria, tetanus and pertussis], HiB [haemophilus influenzae type B], IPV [polio], and Prevnar [which prevents against certain pneumococcal diseases], all in one day. That was the straw that broke the camel's back. He was completely gone after that." Over the past four years, Ferrara said she has absorbed so much more information about the contents of vaccines and their potential to cause serious side effects and even death. "I do not feel that I was... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
CDC: Vaccines' benefits outweight dangers Mar 26, 2008
DTap, Chicken Pox and Heb B were waiting for her son. She is terrified. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Autism and vaccines: What's the link? Mar 22, 2008
My own son had a reportable reaction to DTaP that we reported to our Pediatrician (recorded in his file) but were discounted and went unreported to VEARS.. You say David Kirby wrote a misinformed and dangerous opinion piece. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
PhotosFeds settle case linking autism to vaccine Mar 15, 2008
(BTW, the DTAP is not avail in mercury-free from what I can find. There is NO law in most states requiring vaccination. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Case of whooping cough confirmed in RonanPosted on Feb. 11 Feb 12, 2008
The childhood vaccine DTaP is the best way to prevent whooping cough, which has become fairly rare thanks to the vaccine. The booster vaccine for adolescents and adults is called Tdap. (Missoulian, MT)
Clark County claims Whooping Cough under control Nov 29, 2007
Pertussis is most serious in infants and preschoolers who have not received Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (DTaP) Vaccine. DTaP Vaccine is only approved for children ages of two months through six years of age ... If you have preschool children at home make sure they are up to date with their DTaP immunizations. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Health and Fitness File Nov. 28 Nov 29, 2007
Immunizations include varicella (Chicken Pox), DTaP, Td, polio, HIB, MMR and hepatitis B. Immunizations for adults include tetanus and hepatitis B. TB skin tests are offered by appointment only by calling (262) 835-6429. Clients must return to the health department 48-72 hours later for the test to be read. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Whooping cough at EMU Oct 26, 2007
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Combination vaccines okay for infants, study shows Oct 4, 2007
Combination Vaccine Group, which received three vaccines the combination vaccine (DTaP-HepB-IPV, or brand name Pediarix), a second vaccine to protect against HiB, and a third, PCV-7 (or brand name Prevnar) ... Separate Vaccine Group, which received five independent vaccines: DTaP, (for diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough), HepB (for hepatitis B), IPV (for poliovirus), HiB, and PVC-7. (EurekAlert!)
Health Dept. offers extended hours for back to school shots Aug 28, 2007
The Wisconsin Student Immunization Law requires that students entering pre-kindergarten through high school meet requirements for DTaP, Polio, Measles, Mumps Rubella, Hepatitis B and Chickenpox. ADVERTISEMENT. (Forest Republican, WI)
Motives Behind Vaccine Requirements Questioned Aug 23, 2007
Prior to the new requirement, Pospisil said, "students would have received a 'booster' with tetanus and diphtheria, which has been recommended every 10 years - most sixth-graders would have originally received their first diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine in infancy - so the pertussis bundled in with the other two is an opportunity for them to get immunity for all of them at the same time." Students who have received a Td, DT, or DTaP vaccination within the past two years, may defer... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Students need vaccinations Aug 22, 2007
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTaP). Polio series. (The Palm Beach Post)
Shots, boosters necessary before school Aug 15, 2007
Second dose of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine and updated polio and the DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) booster ... Updated tetanus-containing vaccine, the DTaP (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) booster. (Helena Independent Record)
County schedules immunization clinics Aug 9, 2007
Before entering kindergarten, children must have a total of five shots of DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), four of polio, three of hepatitis B, two of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and one of varicella (chickenpox). The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also recommends that preteens and young adults get the following immunizations. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Kids Need Vaccinations For School Attendance Aug 7, 2007
Three doses for diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough (DTaP), with one dose given after age 4; 3 doses of polio vaccine; 2 doses of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine; 3 doses of hepatitis B vaccine, and at least one dose of chicken pox vaccine. The number of doses for chicken pox depends on the age of the child. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Persistent pertussis May 23, 2007
It is given in combination with diphtheria and tetanus vaccines called DTaP.. The effectiveness of the vaccine in children who have received at least three doses is estimated at 80 percent, and protection is even greater against severe disease. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Two Pertussis Cases Confirmed in County May 12, 2007
The vaccine, diptheria-tetanus-acellular-pertussis (DTAP) is only available to children 7 and under. Langhorst said there is a dose available for adults. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Parenting: Immunization anxiety May 9, 2007
They instead get a DT shot instead of STP/DTaP. A couple of my sisters kids skipped the Pertussis portion due to penicillin allergies ... My upper 3 children who had Thimerosal (Mercury in their HIB, DTaP and Hep B.) All have learning disabilities and Autism. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Many adults don't get vaccines Apr 22, 2007
Soon, he said, it's likely a combination vaccine that addresses Hib (for meningitis), DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis) and polio will be licensed. Atkinson's program investigates reports of harm, but discounts claims that vaccines are responsible for autism, he said. (Deseret News)
More shots for school-age children Apr 4, 2007
These three additional vaccine requirements are for pneumococcal disease, a second dose for chicken pox and tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap) which is different from the already required DTaP (diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis), according to the board's press release. The pneumococcal vaccination is a method of preventing pneumonia that is caused by a bacterium. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Two hired by health department Mar 16, 2007
The school required vaccines will include: Dtap, IPV, Hib, Prevnar, MMR, Varicella and Hepatitis B.. After July 1, insured children will not receive the recommended vaccines for school. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Whooping cough rising Mar 6, 2007
A: Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial respiratory infection that was nearly eradicated in the United States through vaccination efforts with the DTaP (diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis) five-vaccine regimen that begins with infants at age 2 months and ends by age 6 ... The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices now recommends that instead of a dT (diphtheria-tetanus) booster shot every 10 years, a DTaP booster be substituted every 10 years for adults ages... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Rotavirus vaccine: What you need to know Feb 15, 2007
In the studies, RotaTeq was administered with diphtheria and tetanus toxoids, acellular pertussis (DTaP), inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV), haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate vaccine, hepatitis B vaccine, and pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. However, not enough data are available to confirm that RotaTeq does not interfere with childhood vaccines that prevent pertussis when they are given at the same time. (Food Consumer)
Shelby county immunization rate falls short Jan 20, 2007
Four doses of DTaP vaccine. Three doses of Polio vaccine. (WREG.com, TN)
Whooping cough cases increase Dec 22, 2006
Children typically receive their final vaccination for whooping cough, part of a combination shot known as DTaP, by the time they reach age 6. This year, to address the problem, the CDC began recommending an additional booster shot for children 11 and older and for adults up to age 64. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Shot required for school (Friday, 08:27) Dec 8, 2006
Children usually receive five doses of a similar vaccine, called DTaP, by age 6. The new law affects the regions 4,500 sixth-graders. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
FDA CAPSULES Dec 5, 2006
Vaccine mix-ups: Adacel (Tdap) and Daptacel (DTaP). www. (Newsday -- Health)
Deadline approaches for sixth-graders to get vaccine Nov 15, 2006
Time is running out for sixth-grade students who still need the DTaP booster vaccine ... Joyce Roberts, immunization coordinator for the Crater Health District, said that the DTaP or Tdap vaccine is generally given to children in five doses before age 6 ... The Hopewell middle school principal said the General Assembly decided earlier this year after an increased occurrence of whooping cough to require the DTaP booster. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Whooping cough spreads through 2 local schools Nov 11, 2006
A course of immunizations, the DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis) vaccine, given at 2, 4 and 6 months, with boosters at 18 months and 4 to 6 years can offer protection ... With the two new pertussis vaccines, he recommends teens and adults due for tetanus boosters get the DTaP, which includes the pertussis vaccine. (Durango Herald)
HEALTH & FITNESS FOCUS-Health dept. provides award-winning vaccinations Nov 9, 2006
"According to guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the "primary series" of childhood immunizations includes four injections for diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTaP), three for inactivated poliovirus (IPV), one for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), three for haemophilus influenza type B (HOB) and three for hepatitis B (HEP B).Hooper said immunization for hepatitis B is now required for school entry, and that the Kansas Legislature decided this year that... (Hillsboro Free Press, KS)
Whooping cough may affect 24 children Oct 24, 2006
In each of the Hyde County cases, confirmed or suspected, the people have not received all of the necessary doses of the dyphtheria-tetanus-and-pertussis or DTaP vaccination, according to a release from Hyde County Health Department. The vaccination is administered as a series of four or five shots, beginning when a child is 2 months old. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Whooping cough hits infant in Hyde County Oct 19, 2006
In each of the Hyde County cases, both confirmed and suspected, the people have not received all of the necessary doses of the dyphtheria-tetanus and-pertussis or DTaP vaccination. The vaccination is administered as a series of four or five shots, most given before the child is 1 year old, and the last one being given before he or she starts school. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Mercury-free flu vaccine option gives concerned parents shot in the arm Oct 14, 2006
Most importantly, since 1999, newly formulated thimerosal preservative-free childhood vaccines (Hepatitis B, Hib, and DTaP) have been licensed. With the newly formulated childhood vaccines, the maximum total exposure during the first six months of life will now be less than 3 micrograms of mercury. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Too much info? Birds, bees and HPV Aug 29, 2006
During medical visits with girls and their parents, she discusses HPV along with routine vaccines for meningitis, as well as the DTaP shot for diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (also known as whooping cough). When you just put it on the list and make it one of the many they need, it becomes less of an obstacle, she says. (MSNBC -- Health)
Cancer vaccine a challenge for parents Aug 28, 2006
During medical visits with girls and their parents, she discusses HPV along with routine vaccines for meningitis, as well as the DTaP shot for diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (also known as whooping cough) ... The DTaP and other important vaccines are generally given at ages 11 and 12, said Pam Westfall, immunization coordinator for the Porter County Health Department. (Post-Tribune)
Vaccines for schoolkids offered today at Memorial Park Aug 17, 2006
In addition, children entering kindergarten will receive a polio booster, and a Dtap diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis shot. The new law also requires adolescents entering seventh grade to get a tetanus-containing vaccine, the Dtap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis). (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Checklist: A Guide to Kids' Checkups Aug 16, 2006
At two, four and six months and then again by 18 months, they should get their diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DtaP) vaccine. At two months, they start getting their first of four inactivated poliovirus immunizations. (MSNBC -- Health)
Back to school also means it's back to immunization time Aug 13, 2006
Requirements for children entering kindergarten are five Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP); four Polio; two Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR); three Hepatitis B; and a Varicella (Chickenpox) or proof of this disease. Students entering seventh grade are required to have two MMR, three Hepatitis B, a Tetanus/diphtheria booster (Td or TdaP) and a Varicella or proof of this disease. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Does child have shots? Chickenpox is added Aug 9, 2006
By the age of 5 or 6, children should have completed their vaccinations: five doses of DTP or DTaP (diphtheria/tetanus/acellular pertussis); four doses of the polio vaccine; two doses of MMR; four doses of Hib (Haemophilus influenzae, type B); three doses of Hep B (hepatitis B); one dose of the chickenpox vaccine; and four doses of PCV (pneumoccocal conjugate vaccine). Also, a tetanus/diphtheria booster is recommended for those entering seventh grade (11- to 12-year-olds). (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
Get Your Child Immunized for School Aug 5, 2006
Tetanus and Pertussis (DTaP). Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR). (KLAS-TV)
Immunizations offered Aug 3, 2006
DTaP at 2, 4, 6, and 12 - 18 months of age ... Five doses of DTaP/DTP (or four doses if the fourth dose was given on or after 4th birthday), except for 11th and 12th grades, who need only three doses. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Back to school means new clothes, supplies n and for some, vaccinations Aug 3, 2006
Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTaP) ... DTaP (diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis), 30 per dose. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Schools requiring more vaccines Aug 1, 2006
ATLANTA -- The growing list of childhood vaccinations reads like alphabet soup: Hib, HepA, HepB, IPV, PCV, MCV4, DTaP, Tdap, varicella and influenza ... - Diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis (DTaP): Five doses; at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months and 15-18 months of age ... - Tetanus diphtheria and acellular pertussis (Tdap): A version of DTaP for older children. (FOX59, IN)
School vaccine season grows more complex Aug 1, 2006
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) -- The growing list of childhood vaccinations reads like an alphabet soup: Hib, HepA, HepB, IPV, PCV, MCV4, DTaP, Tdap, varicella and influenza ... The government recommends these vaccinations for children by age 4 to 6: hepatitis A and B; inactivated poliovirus (IPV); rotavirus; haemophilus influenzae Type B (Hib); measles, mumps, rubella (MMR); pneumococcal conjugate (PCV); varicella (chickenpox); influenza; and diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis (DTaP) ...... (CNN -- Health)
From HepB to Tdap, school vaccine season more complex than ever Jul 31, 2006
ATLANTA--The growing list of childhood vaccinations reads like an alphabet soup: Hib, HepA, HepB, IPV, PCV, MCV4, DTaP, Tdap, varicella and influenza. Parents dragging their kids to the doctor's office for those required school shots can expect to hear about more vaccines and, if they're uninsured, new expenses. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Hispanic children targeted for 'shots' Jul 29, 2006
According to the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the government recommends that children by age 4 to 6 get vaccinations for: Hepatitis A and B; inactivated poliovirus (IPV); rotavirus; haemophilus influenzae Type B (Hib); measles, mumps, rubella (MMR); pneumococcal conjugate (PCV); varicella (chickenpox); influenza; and diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis (DTaP). A tetanus diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap), which is a version of DTaP, is... (Washington Times)
Immunizations Important On Pre-School Checklist Jul 27, 2006
Among the most common vaccines those under 18 are required to have are: MMR, DTaP, Hib, Hep A, Heb B, IPV, influenza, Varicella Vaccine and PCV. ... DTaP is a safer version of an older vaccine called DTP, which is no longer used in the United States, and incorporates the vaccines for diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis ... Children should get five doses of DTaP vaccine, one dose at each of the following ages: 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15-18 months and 4-6 years. (CBS 11, TX)
Time For Back-To-School Vaccines Jul 20, 2006
The requirements differ from one age group to another, but it might include any of the following -- pertussis, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, varicella, diphtheria, DTaP, DT, Td, polio, mumps, and rubella. The Tillman Health Center offers all shots for $10 every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Immunization clinics set Jul 9, 2006
Vaccines provided include: DTaP (diptheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis), inactivated polio, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), HIB (hemophilias influenza B a type of flu which often results in meningitis in children under age 5), Varicella (chickenpox vaccine), Prevnar (to prevent some types of childhood pneumonia) and Hepatitis B vaccine. Other vaccines, such as Menomune (primarily to prevent meningitis in young adults), are available at various prices. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
State fact sheet on autism and thimerosal Jun 10, 2006
Occasionally, DtaP or Hepatits B vaccines may have trace amounts of thimerosal left over from the manufacturing process. . (Belfast Republican Journal, ME)
More of this story Apr 4, 2006
Over the past six months, Dtap, MMR/Varicella and hepatitis vaccines have been made available. Immunization costs are covered by a special grant through the WIC program. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
New observational study suggests use of combination vaccines may improve immunization coverage rates in infants Mar 9, 2006
The combination group (N=1990) was made up of those infants who received at least one dose of PEDIARIX [Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Adsorbed (DTaP), Hepatitis B (Recombinant, HepB) and Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine (IPV) Combined] and the component group (N=1990) consisted of those who were immunized with separate injections of DTaP, HepB and IPV or alternate combinations (DTaP-Hib or HepB-Hib) ... Results from the analysis showed that the combination cohort had... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
New Study Supports Mercury-Autism Link as Documents Surface Showing CDC's Refusal to Reduce Mercury Exposure Through Routine Shots in 1999, Says NAA Mar 3, 2006
In July of 1999, the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a joint statement advising mercury be removed from childhood vaccines "as soon as possible." Newly uncovered documents reveal that just weeks after the PHS/AAP recommendation, vaccine maker Smith Kline Beecham (now GlaxoSmithKline) wrote to the CDC suggesting a significant reduction of mercury exposure to children through use of the thimerosal-free DTaP vaccine, Infanrix, which could meet the... (PR Newswire)
